Police shoot history-sheeter in the leg after he stabs a head constable while attempting to escape
Police apprehended history-sheeter Tamizhazhagu in Kundrathur by shooting him in the leg after he attacked a head constable with a knife; he and his associate were planning to manufacture explosives.
During a police operation regarding the reported production of country-made bombs in Kundrathur, a history-sheeter named Tamizhazhagu (28) attacked a head constable, Vijayakumar, with a knife while trying to escape. In self-defense, Inspector Muthukumar shot Tamizhazhagu in the leg and apprehended him.
Both Tamizhazhagu and his associate, Surya (24), were arrested. Tamizhazhagu has 17 pending cases, including murder and robbery, while Surya has six. The police discovered that they had been hiding explosive materials for bomb-making in Kavanur.
The police are continuing their investigation into the seized explosives. Both suspects are currently receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai