Archive · 19 Jul 2026
History-Sheeter Shot in Leg After Attacking Police
A man named Tamil Azhagu, who is known for committing many crimes, was caught by the police.
The police took him to a quiet place to find some hidden weapons.
But Azhagu suddenly pulled out a big knife and hurt a police officer.
When Azhagu tried to run away, the police shot him in the leg to stop him.
Both Azhagu and the police officer were taken to the hospital and are now okay.
The police have started investigating what happened.
Tamil Azhagu, a notorious history-sheeter, was shot in the leg by the police after attacking a head constable.
Azhagu was wanted for several crimes, including extortion and attempted murder.
The police took Azhagu to a secluded spot to recover hidden weapons, but he attacked them instead.
Head Constable Saravanan was injured by Azhagu's machete attack.
The police shot Azhagu in the leg to prevent his escape, and both were taken to the hospital.
- Who
- Tamil Azhagu, a notorious history-sheeter, and Head Constable Saravanan
- What
- Azhagu attacked the police officer and was shot in the leg by the police
- When
- Late Saturday night and at dawn on Sunday
- Where
- Thirumudivakkam, near Chennai
- Why
- Azhagu was attempting to escape custody and evade justice
- Name of the accused
- Tamil Azhagu
- Crimes involved
- Extortion, attempted murder, assaulting a public servant
- Location of the incident
- Thirumudivakkam, near Chennai
- Injured police officer
- Head Constable Saravanan
- Current condition of the accused and officer
- Stable
- Hospital where they were taken
- Tambaram government hospital
- Action taken by the police
- Registered a case against Azhagu for assaulting a public servant