Sheikh Riyaz, accused of murdering 42-year-old constable E. Pramod, was taken into police custody on Sunday (October 19) after he allegedly tried to attack a man named Asif near Sarangapur under Nizamabad Town Police Station 6 limits.
According to a statement from the Nizamabad Police Commissioner’s Office, two people were injured in the scuffle before the police personnel present at the spot quickly responded and arrested Rijaz. Both Riyaz and Asif were taken to hospital for treatment.
Director General of Police B. Shivdhar Reddy confirmed that Riyaz was nabbed in Nizamabad on Sunday afternoon and rejected reports suggesting that there was any shootout during the arrest.
Riyaz was wanted in connection with the murder of constable Pramod, who was stabbed to death while escorting him to the Nizamabad police station on Saturday. Following the incident, the DGP ordered a search and ordered formation of special teams to track down and arrest the accused.
He also instructed Multi Zone-I IGP Chandrasekhar Reddy to supervise the investigation and ensure full support to the constable’s family.
Published – 19 Oct 2025 20:39 IST
