In a dramatic development that reads like a crime thriller, Telangana police were forced to open fire on a murder accused who attempted a daring escape from custody, resulting in his death near Hyderabad on Tuesday.
The Fatal Escape Bid
The incident unfolded when police were transporting Shaik Babu, the prime accused in the brutal murder of police constable Sattar, to recover hidden weapons in the Kondapaka mandal of Siddipet district. According to official reports, Babu seized an opportunity during the weapon recovery operation and made a desperate bid for freedom.
"The accused tried to escape from police custody while we were recovering weapons based on his disclosure," stated a senior police official familiar with the operation. "Our personnel repeatedly warned him to stop, but when he continued his escape attempt, they were left with no choice but to open fire."
Background: The Constable Murder Case
The chain of events began with the shocking murder of police constable Sattar, who was killed while performing his duties. Investigation had identified Shaik Babu as the main perpetrator of this crime, leading to his arrest and subsequent police custody.
"Babu was in our custody specifically for the purpose of recovering weapons used in the constable's murder," the police official explained. "We were acting on crucial information he had provided about weapon concealment locations."
The Aftermath and Investigation
Following the shooting incident, Babu was immediately rushed to a nearby government hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. The body has been sent for postmortem examination as standard procedure.
Police authorities have confirmed that a thorough investigation into the encounter has been initiated. "We are following all established protocols for such incidents," assured a police spokesperson. "A magisterial inquiry will examine the circumstances that led to the firing."
Community Reaction and Police Stance
Local residents expressed mixed reactions to the development. While some questioned the timing and circumstances of the encounter, others supported the police action given the accused's involvement in killing a police officer.
Telangana police maintain that the shooting was a necessary response to prevent the escape of a dangerous criminal. "Our personnel acted in accordance with standard operating procedures when faced with an escaping accused in a serious crime case," the police statement read.
The case continues to develop as investigators piece together the exact sequence of events that led to this fatal confrontation between law enforcement and an accused criminal.
