Daijiworld Media Network – Nizamabad
Nizamabad, Oct 21: Sheik Riyaz, a man accused of fatally stabbing police constable E Pramod, was shot dead by police personnel inside the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Nizamabad on Monday after allegedly attempting to snatch a gun from them.
Riyaz had been admitted to the hospital following minor injuries sustained during a clash with a civilian, identified as Asif, who had helped police apprehend him on Sunday. Asif was also stabbed by Riyaz during the incident.
Telangana Director General of Police Shivadhar Reddy stated that the police opened fire to protect hospital staff, including doctors and nurses, after Riyaz tried to seize a constable’s weapon. “The accused, who had already murdered a constable and injured others, had managed to get