Overview
- Police took the accused to a forested spot near Thirumandurai early Tuesday to recover alleged hidden weapons and explosives tied to a recent case.
- Sub-Inspector Shankar was injured in the incident and admitted to Perambalur Government Hospital, where the district superintendent later reviewed his condition.
- Mangalamedu Inspector Nandhakumar fired during the confrontation, and the accused died at the scene before his body was sent for post-mortem.
- The operation follows a January 24 attack in which a gang allegedly hurled country-made bombs at a police escort transporting rival S Kalimuthu alias Vellai Kali, injuring personnel.
- Special teams arrested seven suspects, including the deceased, from a hideout in Ooty, and police said six more individuals were detained as the investigation continues.