Hyderabad, Feb 2 (Reporter) The Telangana Police have arrested a most-wanted criminal who opened fire on officers at Prism Pub in Gachibowli on Saturday night. During the incident, a police constable sustained injuries and was admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to police reports, the accused has been identified as Bathula Prabhakar (29), a native of Chittoor district. A total of 80 cases are pending against him across the two Telugu states, including 16 cases in various police stations in Telangana. A recent theft within the jurisdiction of Moinabad police station in Hyderabad led authorities to investigate fingerprints and CCTV footage. The analysis confirmed that the suspect was Bathula Prabhakar, a notorious criminal who had been absconding since 2023. Prabhakar, known for his methodical thefts, always wore a mask to avoid leaving traces. He allegedly used his stolen wealth to fund a lavish lifestyle. However, police received intelligence that he was a regular visitor at Prism Pub in Gachibowli and devised a strategy to apprehend him. On Saturday night, after confirming Prabhakar’s presence at the pub, Madhapur CCS Head Constable Venkatrami Reddy and two other constables rushed to the Financial District area. On spotting the police, Prabhakar attempted to escape inside the pub but was pursued by the officers. In a desperate attempt to flee, he opened fire at the police, discharging two rounds. During the exchange, a bullet struck Constable Venkatrami Reddy in the left thigh, and two pub bouncers also sustained injuries. Despite the gunfire, the police managed to subdue and arrest Prabhakar. A subsequent search led to the seizure of two guns and 23 bullets from his possession. The injured constable was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment, while Prabhakar is now in police custody and is being interrogated...////...