Overview
- C Kottu Raja, also known as Alaguraja, was shot by a special team near Thirumanthurai in Perambalur after his arrest in the case tied to the January 24 attack on a prisoner escort.
- Police say the accused threw a country-made bomb and struck Sub-Inspector Shankar with a sharp weapon during the operation to recover hidden arms.
- Inspector Nandhakumar fired in response, and the accused died after being shot; Shankar was admitted to the Perambalur Government Hospital.
- The encounter followed intelligence-led arrests from a hideout in Ooty, with multiple suspects detained as part of the wider probe.
- The earlier incident involved a gang hurling bombs at a convoy escorting S Kalimuthu alias Vellai Kali, injuring police personnel, and investigations and evidence recovery are continuing.