Archive · 15 Aug 2025
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.
- When
- Awarded as part of Independence Day celebrations; the stabbing occurred earlier.
- Where
- Kollur police station in the Cyberabad commissionerate; the stabbing occurred in Narsingi.
- Why
- The award was given in recognition of Naik's exceptional bravery and dedication to duty.
- 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