Sheikh Riyaz, an accused in the murder of constable Amar Empalli Pramod Kumar, was shot dead by the police on Monday (October 20, 2025) after he allegedly tried to snatch a weapon and open fire at officers at the Nizamabad Government Hospital.
Riyaz, who was taken into custody on Sunday (October 19, 2025), had been wanted in connection with the murder of 42-year-old constable Pramod, who was stabbed to death while 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 special teams to track down Riyaz.
Constable’s murder accused Riyaz taken into custody after attack attempt in Nizamabad
According to the Nizamabad police, Riyaz had earlier attacked a man named Asif near Sarangapur under Nizamabad Town 6 Police Station limits on Sunday (October 19, 2025). Asif, who was helping the police in apprehending him, suffered serious injuries during the scuffle. Both men were shifted to hospital for treatment, and Riyaz was later taken into custody.
On Monday (October 20, 2025), while under treatment at the Nizamabad Government Hospital, Riyaz allegedly attempted to attack police personnel once again. During the struggle, he grabbed a weapon from one of the officers and tried to open fire. The police responded swiftly, and Riyaz was killed in the ensuing exchange.
