Synopsis
On February 1, a police head constable and a bouncer were injured when a wanted burglar opened fire at Prism Pub in Gacchibowli, Hyderabad. The police were attempting to arrest the suspect when the incident occurred, leading to panic among patrons.Key Takeaways
- Incident occurred at Prism Pub in Gacchibowli.
- Police constable Venkatram Reddy was injured.
- Burglar Battula Prabhakar was the suspect.
- Police apprehended the assailant shortly after.
- Separate murder case led to four arrests in Balanagar.
Hyderabad, Feb 1 (NationPress) Two individuals, including a police head constable, sustained injuries when a notorious burglar opened fire in the Gacchibowli neighborhood of Hyderabad on Saturday night.
The incident took place at Prism Pub in the Financial District, where a police team from Central Crime Station Madhapur was present to apprehend a man linked to multiple criminal activities.
Upon noticing the officers, the suspect fired two shots from a pistol, injuring police constable Venkatram Reddy in the thigh. A bouncer, also present at the pub, was injured in the exchange of gunfire.
Both individuals were immediately transported to a hospital. The incident, occurring around 7:30 p.m., caused considerable panic among patrons in the pub.
According to police reports, Venkatram Reddy, along with colleagues Pradeep Reddy and Veera Swamy from CCS Madhapur, aimed to arrest the highly sought-after burglar Battula Prabhakar.
Following the incident, the Gachibowli police successfully apprehended the assailant. Senior police officials quickly arrived at the scene, where a case was registered for further investigation.
In a separate case, Cyberabad police arrested four individuals connected to a murder case within the jurisdiction of Balanagar Police Station.
The suspects were detained after analyzing footage from over 50 CCTV cameras. A victim was discovered deceased in the Balanagar industrial area on January 29.
Following a comprehensive investigation, police apprehended four suspects, including three autorickshaw drivers.
K. Suresh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Balanagar Zone, Cyberabad, stated that the inquiry revealed the victim was killed due to prior hostilities.
The suspects were identified as Akula Krishna, Madaraboina Ravi, Gurram Naresh, and Gambu Shanker. Reports indicate they planned the murder in advance, driven by past grievances.
The primary suspect, Akula Krishna, had a close relationship with the deceased, known as Krishna alias Kittu. Previous disputes over autorickshaw repairs had led to tensions between the two, ultimately culminating in the murder with the assistance of three accomplices.
