Police constables killer Riyaz shot useless in police encounter at Nizamabad hospital

Sheikh Riyaz, an accused within the homicide of constable Amar Empalli Pramod Kumar, was shot useless by the police on Monday (October 20, 2025) after he allegedly tried to grab a weapon and open fireplace at officers on the Nizamabad Government Hospital.

Riyaz, who was taken into custody on Sunday (October 19, 2025), had been wished in reference to the homicide of 42-year-old constable Pramod, who was stabbed to loss of life whereas escorting him to a police station in Nizamabad on Saturday (October 18, 2025). Following the killing, Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy ordered a manhunt and deployed particular groups to trace down Riyaz.

According to the Nizamabad police, Riyaz had earlier attacked a person named Asif close to Sarangapur below Nizamabad Town 6 Police Station limits on Sunday (October 19, 2025). Asif, who was serving to the police in apprehending him, suffered critical accidents throughout the scuffle. Both males have been shifted to hospital for remedy, and Riyaz was later taken into custody.

On Monday (October 20, 2025), whereas below remedy on the Nizamabad Government Hospital, Riyaz allegedly tried to assault police personnel as soon as once more. During the battle, he grabbed a weapon from one of many officers and tried to open fireplace. The police responded swiftly, and Riyaz was killed within the ensuing change.

DGP Shivadhar Reddy confirmed that Riyaz died throughout the police motion and said that the Telangana Police stays dedicated to sustaining regulation and order and cracking down on hardened criminals.

“The Telangana Police Department pays tribute to the martyred constable, Amar Empalli Pramod Kumar, who was brutally murdered by the prison Sheikh Riyaz. On behalf of the division, I prolong my tribute to those that misplaced their lives within the line of obligation,” stated DGP Shivadhar Reddy.

The DGP additionally introduced an ex gratia of ₹1 crore to Pramod’s household, together with the final paid wage until retirement, a authorities job for one member of the family, and a 300-yard housing plot below GO 155. Additionally, ₹16 lakh from the Police Security Welfare fund and ₹8 lakh from the Police Welfare fund shall be supplied to the household.

He added that the federal government and police division will prolong full help to Pramod’s spouse Pranitha and their three younger sons.