Archive · 25 Jan 2026
RPF Constable Dies in Weapon Misfire
A 50-year-old police officer named P Peddayya died early Sunday morning.
He was a constable in the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
The sad accident happened at Dhone railway station in Andhra Pradesh.
After finishing his duty of protecting a train, he got off and was putting his gun away.
Unfortunately, the gun went off by accident and hurt him badly.
He was taken to the hospital, but doctors couldn't save him.
This kind of accident is very rare and unfortunate.
The government has announced financial assistance of ₹1 lakh to his family.
A 50-year-old RPF constable named P Peddayya died in a weapon misfire incident.
The incident occurred at Dhone railway station in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh.
The constable was depositing his service weapon after completing escort duty around 3:30 AM.
He was immediately rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
The exact cause of the misfire is currently under investigation.
- Who
- RPF Constable P Peddayya
- What
- Death due to service weapon misfire
- When
- Early Sunday, around 3:30 AM
- Where
- Dhone railway station, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Weapon misfired while being deposited after escort duty
Government and Police
Public and Family
Financial Assistance
Government and Police
The government has announced immediate financial assistance of ₹1 lakh to the bereaved family.
Public and Family
The family may feel that the financial assistance is inadequate given the loss of their breadwinner.
- Victim's Name
- P Peddayya
- Age
- 50
- Occupation
- RPF Constable
- Location
- Dhone railway station, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- 3:30 AM
- Cause of Death
- Weapon Misfire
- Financial Assistance
- ₹1 lakh
