Hyderabad South East DCP Chaitanya attacked in Hyderabad
- Officer opens fire as assailant attempts to attack him
- Incident follows recent fatal attack on Nizamabad constable
DCP Chaitanya | Hyderabad, Oct. 25: South East DCP Chaitanya opened fire on a thief after the latter allegedly attempted to attack him with a knife, creating a fresh alert in Hyderabad.
The incident occurred when the DCP was confronting the suspect. As the alleged thief lunged at him with a knife, the officer fired his weapon in self-defense.
The episode has added to concerns about law and order in the state, coming shortly after other targeted attacks on police personnel.
Hyderabad South East DCP Chaitanya
The incident highlights a deteriorating security situation where criminals are increasingly targeting law enforcement officers.
The input notes that law and order has become a serious issue, with attacks no longer limited to civilians.
The recent murder of a police constable named Pramod in Nizamabad district had already caused a statewide sensation, and this latest attack on a senior officer in the capital has amplified concerns about police safety and the audacity of criminal elements.
Details on the sequence of events leading to the confrontation are still emerging.
However, initial reports indicate that DCP Chaitanya was in the process of apprehending the suspect when the knife attack was attempted.
His quick response in opening fire averted a potentially more serious outcome.
Senior officials have initiated an investigation to review the circumstances, the background of the alleged thief, and the officer’s use of force.
This attack on a high-ranking officer in a metropolitan area underscores the risks faced by police in the line of duty.
It has also sparked a debate on whether existing laws and security protocols are sufficient to protect officers from direct assault.
The incident in Nizamabad, where a constable lost his life, had already led to calls for stronger measures to protect police personnel.
This fresh attack on a DCP is likely to intensify those demands. The department is expected to conduct a thorough review and may issue new directives to field officers on managing confrontations with armed suspects.
DCP Chaitanya | City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar respondeds
Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar responded to the Chaderghat firing incident that occurred.
He said that two thieves attempted to flee after snatching a mobile phone near Victoria Ground in Chaderghat. South East DCP Chaitanya, who was present at the spot with his team, tried to apprehend them. During the chase, one of the thieves allegedly attacked a constable with a knife.
In self-defense, DCP Chaitanya fired two rounds, injuring one of the accused. The injured suspect has been shifted to a hospital for treatment, while DCP Chaitanya and his team are safe.
Police have launched an investigation to identify the culprits and determine the gang behind the incident.
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