Hyderabad: The murder of Nizamabad constable Pramod has sent shockwaves across Telangana. Police on Monday arrested the prime accused, Sheikh Riaz, near Sarangapur.
Riaz, a known offender in vehicle theft and chain snatching cases, stabbed constable Pramod with a knife and fled while being taken to the police station. Pramod was escorting him after receiving a tip-off about his whereabouts.
Pramod murder Sheikh Riaz: Arrest after manhunt
Responding to the incident, DGP Shivdhar Reddy expressed deep sorrow over the death of a sincere constable. He directed the Nizamabad Commissioner to form special teams to track the absconding accused.
Acting swiftly, police formed multiple teams. One of them apprehended Sheikh Riaz near Sarangapur on Monday afternoon. He has since been shifted back to Nizamabad for further interrogation and legal action.
Officials confirmed that Riaz will be booked under relevant sections, and further investigation is ongoing.