Four accused in rape-murder of Telangana vet shot dead by police

The four men were being taken to the crime scene for investigation when they tried to break free at around 3.30 am: Reports

Four men accused of raping and murdering a veterinarian outside Hyderabad last month were shot dead when they tried to escape Friday morning, said a senior police officer.

The four men were being taken to the crime scene for investigation when they tried to break free at around 3.30 a.m.

"The four accused were killed in an encounter with police," V C Sajjanar, Cyberabad Police Commissioner was quoted by news agency PTI as saying.

Prakash Reddy, a deputy commissioner of police, told news agency ANI the accused were being taken to the crime