Sub-Inspector attacked with sickle while attempting to arrest criminal in Ponneri
An Assistant Sub-Inspector was injured after being attacked with a sickle by accomplices of a history-sheeter in Ponneri; a police manhunt is underway for the suspects.
A Sub-Inspector named Venkatesh was attacked with a sickle by associates of a history-sheeter named Boopalan while attempting to arrest him near Ponneri. The officer sustained injuries and was admitted to a private hospital.
Police, led by Sengundram Deputy Commissioner Maheshwari, investigated the scene. It was discovered that Boopalan had been hiding in a rented house in Athipattu, near Minjur.
The police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area to track down the absconding suspects. A case has been registered under several sections, including attempted murder, based on the complaint filed by Venkatesh.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai