Nalgonda Police Shoot Wanted Suspect in Leg After He Attacked Constable Near Hyderabad ORR
Officers say the shooting ended a chase after the accused attacked a constable and the case is now being investigated in Nalgonda.
Overview
- Police say a Nalgonda district team acting on a tip located the accused traveling in a goods carrier near Adibatla and moved to arrest him.
- Officers report the suspect, identified as Bhushmi Srikanth, attacked a constable with a knife and an iron rod before trying to flee.
- Police fired and wounded Srikanth in the leg to stop the attack and bring the chase to an end.
- Srikanth was taken to Vanasthalipuram hospital for treatment and then moved to Nalgonda for questioning while the injured constable is reported stable.
- Police describe Srikanth as a repeat offender linked to multiple theft cases and as an accused in a four‑year‑old murder, and they say further investigation is under way.