Nizamabad, Oct. 20 -- A murder accused was killed in police firing after he allegedly tried to snatch a weapon and open fire on police personnel while trying to escape from the Nizamabad government hospital, officials said on Monday.

According to officials, the accused, identified as Riyaz, was under treatment after being arrested for stabbing a police constable to death in Nizamabad on Sunday.

Police said that special teams had launched a search for the accused, who was caught on Sunday while attacking another person, identified as Asif, near the Sarangpur area of Nizamabad. Both the accused and the victim were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.

"The accused, Riyaz, attempted to assault police personnel and escape again ...