Hyderabad: The Sudheer Reddy murder created shock across Hyderabad after unidentified attackers brutally killed an Armed Reserve constable in Uppal police station limits on Sunday.
The victim, AR Constable Sudheer Reddy, was attacked near the Sai Baba temple in Chilkanagar. According to preliminary reports, four unidentified assailants intercepted him in the busy locality.
The attackers then stabbed him repeatedly with knives in full public view. The incident occurred in broad daylight, leaving residents in the area frightened.
Locals noticed the constable lying in a pool of blood after the attack. The Sudheer Reddy murder quickly drew attention as it happened in a crowded part of the city.
Sudheer Reddy murder linked to suspected personal rivalry
Police said Sudheer Reddy lived in the RTC Colony area of Chengicherla. Investigators suspect that the Sudheer Reddy murder may have occurred due to an old rivalry.
Preliminary information indicated that the attackers had followed the constable before carrying out the assault. Officials believe the accused planned the attack in advance.
After receiving information, Uppal police rushed to the scene. A clues team examined the location and collected evidence.
Police officers also began searching for the suspects involved in the murder.
Sudheer Reddy murder triggers heavy police deployment
Senior officials said police intensified search operations to trace the attackers. They expressed confidence that officers would soon identify and arrest the accused.
Following the murder, authorities deployed additional police personnel in Uppal and nearby Chilkanagar areas.
The incident created tension in the locality as residents expressed concern over safety. The attack on a police constable in a crowded area also raised questions about law and order in the city.
Police continued their investigation into the murder while maintaining security in the surrounding neighbourhoods.