Serial burglar injured in police firing on Hyderabad’s ORR

A suspected serial burglar, Bhushan Srikanth, wanted in multiple theft and robbery cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, was injured in police firing and arrested during a late-night operation on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road.

Hyderabad: A suspected serial burglar wanted in multiple theft and robbery cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh was injured in police firing and arrested during a late-night operation on the Outer Ring Road on Tuesday night.

According to information available, a special team from the Nalgonda CCS (Central Crime Station) police travelled to Hyderabad after receiving inputs that the accused, identified as Bhushan Srikanth of Andhra Pradesh, was hiding in the city.

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The police intercepted him near ORR Exit No. 12 at Bonguluru, close to Adibatla.

It is said that the suspect allegedly attempted to flee while being taken into custody, prompting the police to open fire at his legs to prevent his escape. He suffered injuries and was shifted to a nearby private hospital in Vanasthalipuram for treatment. His condition is said to be stable.

Police sources said Srikanth is a most-wanted offender allegedly involved in more than ten theft cases. He is also suspected to be a suspect in the murder of a police constable in Andhra Pradesh about four years ago.

An official statement on the operation and the cases against him is expected from the police on Wednesday.