Andhra Pradesh police open fire, arrest man who allegedly knifed constable in Krishna district
The accused attacked police twice in East Godavari and Krishna districts in the last 24 hours and tried to escape, the police said
Andhra Pradesh police fired upon a man accused of stabbing a constable in Krishna district on Tuesday morning, September 1, 2026, according to reports. The constable, Srinivas, remains hospitalized with a stable condition, police said. The accused, Avinad, allegedly attacked a policeman near Nallajarla village in East Godavari district on Monday before escaping.
Upon learning of his presence near Komatikunta Lakulu village, a police team led by Kankipadu Circle Inspector B. Ravi Kumar surrounded the area. Avinad is alleged to have attacked the police with a knife, injuring a constable in the process. The Circle Inspector opened fire, apprehending Avinad. Superintendent of Police V. Vidyasagar Naidu and Gannavaram Deputy Superintendent of Police K. Dharmendra inspected the scene on Tuesday.
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