Accused in constable murder ''tries to attack police'' in Telangana, shot dead
Hyderabad (PTI): A 24-year-old man accused of stabbing to death a constable in Nizamabad district of Telangana was shot dead on Monday when police opened fire after he allegedly tried to attack them by snatching a pistol from a policeman.
Nizamabad Commissioner of Police P Sai Chaitanya told reporters on Monday evening that sounds of breaking glasses and smashing doors was heard by three policemen on duty from the ward in government hospital where Shaik Riaz, accused in the murder of the constable, was admitted.
The policemen went inside the ward to check on the sounds and tried to make the accused, who was causing the trouble, to sit on the bed.
However, the accused snatched a pistol from one of the policemen and started to press the trigger. He did not heed to suggestions to drop the pistol, he said.
With no option left, a policeman opened fire on the accused Riaz who collapsed with bullet injuries.
As per Standard Operating Procedures, a case was registered and inquiry was underway, he said. Post mortem and other procedures were being conducted as per relevant guidelines, he said.
DGP B Shivadhar Reddy paid homage to the constable who died after being attacked by the accused. Asserting that the Telangana police is committed to ensuring law and order in the state, the top police official said in a release that the police would act tough against criminals.
The DGP announced several benefits to the kin of the deceased constable, including ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore, government job to a family member and 300 sqft house plot.
Meanwhile, the wife and other family members of the deceased constable Pramod expressed relief over the death of the accused Riaz.
The death of her husband is an irreparable loss to the family, the deceased constable's wife said. She said it is, however, a matter of pride that her husband attained martyrdom.
Meanwhile, the family members of the accused, who spoke to news channels, alleged police high-handedness against some of them to extract information about his whereabouts.
Shaik Riyaz (24), who was earlier caught in connection with a vehicle theft case, had attacked constable, Pramod (in his mid 40s), with a knife on his chest when he was being taken on a two-wheeler to the police station in Nizamabad city on October 17 night. Pramod succumbed to injuries.
A Sub-Inspector also sustained injuries on his fingers when the accused attacked him and fled the scene.
During investigation, the police said the accused attempted to attack another person in Sarangapur area under the limits of Nizamabad Town-6 police station on Sunday.
Meanwhile, a police release said the accused Riaz faces as many as 61 cases, including attempt to murder, robbery, murder and theft.
The police acted swiftly and caught Riyaz, the release said.
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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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