Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Ganja Peddler Shot During Arrest in Cuddalore
A man named Naveen, who was caught selling drugs, tried to run away and hurt a police officer.
The police then shot Naveen in the leg to stop him.
Both Naveen and the officer are now in the hospital.
A 24-year-old man, Naveen, was shot on the knee by police in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Naveen was accused of peddling ganja and had earlier escaped from police custody
He was rearrested and during the recovery of a knife, he injured a constable, Iyyappan
Both Naveen and Iyyappan were admitted to the hospital
- Who
- Naveen (accused), Iyyappan (constable)
- What
- Naveen was shot during his arrest for ganja peddling
- When
- November 23, 2022
- Where
- Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Naveen tried to escape and injured a constable
- Age of Accused
- 24 years
- Injury to Accused
- Shot on the right knee
- Injury to Constable
- Slash on left hand
- Date of Initial Arrest
- November 22, 2022
- Date of Rearrest
- November 22, 2022