Hyderabad: In a heart-wrenching incident that sent shockwaves through the old city of Hyderabad, a police constable lost his life as his firearm accidentally discharged, leading to fatal injuries. The constable, identified as Bhupathi Srikanth, was on duty in the area of Patabasti Hussaini Alam Police Station. The incident occurred during the late hours when Srikanth, who had just completed his night shift, was resting. Tragically, his weapon misfired, causing serious injuries to the constable. Fellow colleagues, who were alerted by the commotion, rushed to the scene to find Srikanth injured and immediately provided him with necessary medical aid. Srikanth was swiftly transported to Osmania Hospital, where medical professionals began intensive treatment. Despite their best efforts, the constable's injuries proved fatal, and he tragically passed away during the course of medical care. The incident has left the police department and the community in mourning. The exact circumstances leading to the firearm's discharge are under investigation by the authorities.
