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Hyderabad Police Officer Awarded For Bravery and Service
Raju Naik, a police officer, was given a special award for being very brave.
He was hurt while trying to catch a bad guy who had committed murder.
The bad guy stabbed him, and the doctors thought he might not live.
But he got better after a lot of surgeries and help from his wife and police team.
He is now healthy and works as a police officer, and he received an award for his bravery and dedication to duty.
Head Constable Raju Naik received the Police Gallantry Award for bravery.
Naik was stabbed while pursuing a murder suspect.
He survived with only a 1% chance, undergoing multiple surgeries and a year of recovery.
The incident occurred when Naik was part of the Madhapur SOT.
Naik credits his survival to his wife and support from his colleagues.
- Who
- Raju Naik, a head constable, received the award for his bravery while pursuing a murder suspect.
- What
- Head Constable Raju Naik received the Police Gallantry Award.
- Where
- Kollur police station in the Cyberabad commissionerate; the stabbing occurred in Narsingi.
- When
- Awarded as part of Independence Day celebrations; the stabbing occurred earlier.
- Why
- The award was given in recognition of Naik's exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
Key facts
- Recipient
- Raju Naik
- Rank
- Head Constable
- Award
- Police Gallantry Award
- Location
- Kollur police station, Cyberabad
- Incident
- Stabbing during pursuit of a murder suspect
- Recovery Time
- One year
Quotes
Raju Naik
Head constable at Kollur police station
“I am thankful to the former CP, Jt CP, DCP, and current Narsingi detective inspector Rajesh, who helped me receive the award.”
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“As the knife penetrated inside, I could feel it, but the thought of letting him go to save myself never occurred to me.”
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Kavitha
Wife of Raju Naik
“I was told he would not survive.”
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“His body was swollen.”
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