Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Tamil Nadu Cop Killing Suspect Killed in Police Encounter
A man named Manikandan, accused of killing a police officer, was shot and killed by police in India.
Police say Manikandan attacked an officer with a weapon while they were trying to find the murder weapon.
The shooting happened near where the original police officer was killed.
Another officer was hurt.
Now, officials will investigate what happened to make sure everything was done fairly, but this type of inquiry has never found a police officer guilty in the past.
Accused Manikandan, in Tamil Nadu cop killing, was shot dead by police.
Manikandan allegedly attacked an officer with a sickle during a weapon recovery.
The incident occurred near the location of the Special Sub-Inspector's (SSI) murder.
Officer Saravanakumar was injured in the attack and is stable.
A magisterial inquiry will be initiated into the encounter death.
- Who
- Manikandan (accused) and police officers, including Saravanakumar and Thirugnanasambandham.
- What
- Accused Manikandan was shot dead by police during a weapon recovery in connection to the murder of a Special Sub-Inspector.
- When
- Incident occurred after the murder of SSI Shanmugavel on August 5.
- Where
- Near Upparu stream in Sikkanoor, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Police state the shooting was self-defense after Manikandan attacked an officer.
Police Stance
Human Rights Concerns
Justification of Encounter
Police Stance
Police state encounter was self-defense after suspect attacked an officer.
Human Rights Concerns
Human rights groups will likely question the transparency and accountability of the police encounter.
- Accused
- Manikandan
- Victim (Original Crime)
- Special Sub-Inspector Shanmugavel
- Location of Encounter
- Sikkanoor, Tamil Nadu
- Officer Injured
- Saravanakumar
- Inquiry
- Magisterial inquiry