{
  "id": 19296865,
  "title": "Sub-inspector shoots at history-sheeter for attacking him during escape bid in Vellore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/sub-inspector-shoots-at-history-sheeter-for-attacking-him-during",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T06:40:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/sub-inspector-shoots-at-history-sheeter-for-attacking-him-during-escape-bid-in-vellore/article71684958.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A sub-inspector in Vellore was shot at during an escape attempt involving a murder suspect. The injured sub-inspector, S. Raja, was hospitalized with a leg injury after the suspect, K. Poovarasan, attacked him with a machete. Poovarasan, 29, has a criminal history of over 20 cases in the district. Around 5 a.m. on November 10, a special police team led by Inspector Tamilselvan apprehended Poovarasan at a house in Sengundram village, where he allegedly approached the officer with a machete. The sub-inspector then opened fire, wounding Poovarasan's leg. Poovarasan was subsequently arrested and taken to Vellore Medical College and Hospital for further treatment. The incident also involved a local PMK functionary, Gnanavel, who was shot by Poovarasan in a previous encounter and suffered injuries.",
  "summary": "Sub-inspector Raja and suspect Poovarasan were admitted to Government Taluk Hospital in Gudiyatham town",
  "key_points": [
    "Sub-inspector S. Raja injured during escape attempt in Vellore.",
    "Suspect K. Poovarasan has over 20 criminal cases in district.",
    "Incident occurred at 5 a.m. on November 10 involving machete attack."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The violent confrontation between the officer and the repeat offender highlights the escalating physical risks faced by police teams when apprehending high-profile suspects with extensive criminal histories.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}