Drunken Man Bites Off Head Constable's Fingers in Tirupati District
A horrifying and violent incident unfolded in the Pullampeta mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, when a heavily intoxicated man allegedly attacked and bit off the fingers of a head constable who was attempting to control him. The shocking event occurred on Sunday night at Nagulapuri Gattu Street, sending waves of panic through the local community.
Details of the Disturbance and Escalation
According to official police reports, the accused, identified as Naga Thimmareddy, was allegedly creating a drunken disturbance in front of his uncle's residence. After he fled the initial scene, a formal complaint was lodged with the Pullampeta police station. In response, two constables were dispatched to the location to intervene and reprimand the individual for his unruly behavior.
The situation took a drastic and violent turn when the police officers attempted to question and restrain Thimmareddy. The intoxicated man reportedly became highly aggressive and launched a sudden attack on Head Constable Venkata Subbaraju Yadav. In a brutal act of violence, the accused allegedly bit off Yadav's fingers, inflicting severe and traumatic injuries.
Immediate Response and Investigation
Fellow police personnel at the scene acted swiftly, rushing the injured head constable to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. He is currently undergoing treatment, and while his condition is described as stable, the injuries sustained are serious and significant.
Based on the complaint filed by Head Constable Yadav, the Pullampeta police have officially registered a case. Sub-inspector Chinna Reddappa has taken charge of the investigation, and further legal proceedings are actively underway. The police department has strongly condemned this vicious assault on a duty-bound officer.
Authorities have issued a stern warning, emphasizing that strict and decisive action will be taken against anyone who assaults on-duty police personnel, underscoring the gravity of such offenses against public servants.
