Telangana: Constable stabbed to death by accused while being taken to police station
Hyderabad (PTI): A 42-year-old constable was allegedly stabbed to death by a habitual offender while he was being taken to a police station in Nizamabad city, police said on Saturday.
The incident occurred between 8.30 PM and 9 PM on Friday.
The accused, Shaik Riyaz (24), who was caught in connection with a case, attacked E Pramod with a knife on his chest when he was being taken on a two-wheeler by the constable to the police station in Nizamabad city. Police further said the accused apparently had concealed the knife near his shoe.
Pramod, who suffered injuries, subsequently died.
One Sub-Inspector, who was following the constable's bike sustained injuries on his fingers when the accused also attacked him, police said.
The accused fled the scene.
"He is a regular offender. What prompted him to do this (attack on constable), can be known only after he is taken into custody," a police official said.
Expressing grief over the death of the constable, Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy directed Nizamabad Police Commissioner to form special teams to arrest the accused.
The DGP further instructed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Multi Zone-I, S Chandrashekhar Reddy to visit Nizamabad and monitor the situation, an official release said. The DGP has taken a serious view of the incident.
Shivadhar Reddy also asked the IGP to console the constable’s family members and provide them with necessary assistance.
The DGP issued orders to launch a search operation and arrest the accused immediately based on the evidence available, the release said.
Nizamabad Police Commissioner P Sai Chaitanya told reporters that efforts were on to nab the accused and eight teams have been formed to track him down.
He said it was unfortunate that people were busy clicking photographs instead of helping the police in shifting the injured constable to hospital.
"Even the auto-rickshaws did not stop when our Sub-Inspector requested them to take the injured constable to the hospital," he added. Pramod was working in Central Crime Station (CCS)--a wing of Nizamabad Police Commissionerate.
The police department will stand with the bereaved family and will do everything possible to support them, the Commissioner said.
Announcing a cash reward of Rs 50,000, police said the accused was involved in robbery, dacoity and murder.
Any credible information leading to identification, location or arrest is urgently requested, they said.
Police said information about the accused can be provided on 'Dial 100' or 8712659793 / 8712659777. The informer’s name will be kept secret, police added.
A murder case was registered. Further investigations were on.
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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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