Murder accused shot in leg by police during arrest bid in Neyveli
When the history-sheeter who was in hiding was confronted, he allegedly attacked two police constables with a machete.
Neyveli police arrested a murder suspect who allegedly attacked officers during a raid, shooting him in the leg, according to police officials. The accused, Naresh Kumar (26), was charged with killing another man in a gang-related incident on August 16. The clash involved rival gangs led by Anand Raj and Gopi from Neyveli and Vadakuthu, respectively.
Police registered a case against 16 individuals, including the prime suspect Gopi, and arrested 14 others. A team located Gopi in a casuarina grove near Neyveli and apprehended him. Upon confrontation, Gopi allegedly assaulted police constables Pandiarajan and Vijayasozhan with a machete. Inspector Senthil Kumar responded by firing a service pistol, wounding Gopi in the right leg.
Gopi was transported to Cuddalore Government General Hospital while the injured police officers were treated at Neyveli General Hospital.
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