Andhra Pradesh police open fire, arrest man who allegedly knifed constable in Krishna district
Andhra Pradesh police arrested a man who allegedly attacked a constable with a knife in Krishna district after a pursuit. The suspect had previously attacked another officer in East Godavari district, and the injured constable is currently in stable condition.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing challenges in law enforcement and public safety in regional India.
Andhra Pradesh police reportedly opened fire on a man who allegedly attacked a constable with a knife while trying to escape near Komatikunta Lakulu village in Krishna district in the early hours of Tuesday (September 1, 2026). The injured constable, Srinivas, is undergoing treatment in a hospital and his condition is stable, the police said.
On Monday, the accused, Avinad, had allegedly attacked a policeman near Nallajarla village in East Godavari district and escaped.
On receiving information that he was moving near Komatikunta Lakulu, a police team led by Kankipadu Circle Inspector B. Ravi Kumar cordoned off the area.
The accused allegedly attacked the police with a knife and injured the constable. The CI opened fire and took him into custody.
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