Tamil Nadu: Two History-Sheeters Shot Dead by Police After They Attack Sub-Inspector During Vehicle Check in Chennai
The police rushed the two injured persons to the Chengalpattu government hospital where the doctors declared them "brought dead," said police.
Chennai, August 1: Two youth, with alleged long criminal records, were gunned down after they attacked a police sub-inspector during a vehicle check on the city outskirts in the wee hours of Tuesday, police said.
The two, armed with machetes, inflicted cut injuries on the police SI and made a bid on his life near Guduvanchery at about 3.30 am.
"The SI managed to evade the lethal blow aimed at his head and shot at one of them, while the police inspector, Murugesan, who was also part of the team checking the vehicles, rushed to his colleague's help and fired at another man," a senior police official said. Uttar Pradesh: History-Sheeter Shot Dead by Bike-Borne Assailants Over Personal Enmity Near Police Station in Bareilly.
Two others who also attacked the SI fled from the scene. The police rushed the two injured persons to the Chengalpattu government hospital where the doctors declared them "brought dead," said police.
The deceased have been identified as S Vinood alias Chota Vinood, 35, and S Ramesh, 32, both known history sheeters who have over 50 and 20 cases, respectively, pending against them. The charges against them include murders, attempt to murder and extortion, police added. Thane: History-Sheeter Shot, Injured Near Panvel Highway; Investigation Underway.
The Sub Inspector of Police Sivagurunathan has been admitted to the Chromepet government hospital for treatment.
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