AR Constable injured in knife attack during highway patrolling in East Godavari
An Armed Reserve Constable was stabbed twice by two unidentified individuals during a vehicle check on a national highway in East Godavari. The constable is currently receiving medical treatment and is reported to be out of danger.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the risks faced by law enforcement officers during routine highway patrolling and public safety operations.
Armed Reserve Constable Vemula Venkateswara Rao, 40, was reportedly attacked by miscreants during a vehicle check on the national highway near Ernamgudem village in the East Godavari district on Monday (August 31, 2026). The incident occurred while a team from the Devarapalli police station was engaged in patrolling the highway. The accused allegedly stabbed the constable with a knife when he asked about their identity.
The report is a factual account of a crime incident based on police statements.
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