Andhra Pradesh police reportedly opened fire on a man who allegedly attacked a constable with a knife while trying to escape near Komatikunta Lakulu village in Krishna district in the early hours of Tuesday (September 1, 2026). The injured constable, Srinivas, is undergoing treatment in a hospital and his condition is stable, the police said.

On Monday, the accused, Avinad, had allegedly attacked a policeman near Nallajarla village in East Godavari district and escaped.

On receiving information that he was moving near Komatikunta Lakulu, a police team led by Kankipadu Circle Inspector B. Ravi Kumar cordoned off the area.

The accused allegedly attacked the police with a knife and injured the constable. The CI opened fire and took him into custody.

Superintendent of Police V. Vidyasagar Naidu, along with Gannavaram Deputy Superintendent of Police K. Dharmendra, visited the spot and inquired into the incident on Tuesday.