A 42-year-old constable was allegedly stabbed to death by a habitual offender while being taken to a police station in Nizamabad city, police said on Saturday.

The accused, Shaik Riyaz (24), who was caught in connection with a case, attacked E Pramod with a knife on his chest when he was being taken on a two-wheeler by the constable to the police station in Nizamabad city. The accused apparently had concealed the knife inside his shoe. The incident occurred between 8.30 pm and 9 pm on Friday.

Pramod, who suffered injuries, subsequently died.

A sub-inspector, who was following the constable, sustained injuries to his fingers as the accused attacked him as well and fled the scene.

“He is a regular offender. What prompted him to do this, can be known only after he is taken into custody,”

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