Archive · 25 May 2025
Murder Suspect Shot After Attacking Police in Salem
A man named Naresh Kumar, suspected of killing an elderly woman and stealing her jewelry, was shot in the leg after attacking police officers.
The police attempted to arrest Kumar when he attacked them with a knife.
He is accused of murdering Saraswathi on May 20 for her gold ornaments.
Kumar has a history of violent crimes, with over 20 prior cases, including a murder and robberies, especially targeting older women.
Kumar was found hiding on a hillock near Sankari.
The injured suspect and officers were admitted to a hospital.
Police in Salem arrested Naresh Kumar, a 26-year-old murder suspect.
Kumar was apprehended on a hillock near Sankari.
He is accused of murdering 65-year-old Saraswathi and stealing her jewelry on May 20.
Kumar attacked police officers with a knife during the arrest.
Police shot Kumar in the leg after he injured two officers.
- Who
- Naresh Kumar, the accused; Saraswathi, the victim; police officers
- What
- Police shot Naresh Kumar after he attacked officers with a knife during an arrest attempt for the murder of an elderly woman.
- When
- May 20, 2025 (murder); May 24, 2025 (arrest attempt and shooting)
- Where
- Hillock near Sankari, Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Police attempted to arrest Kumar for the murder of Saraswathi, which led to a confrontation.
- Suspect's Age
- 26
- Suspect's Residence
- Kattikaranur, Omalur
- Victim's Identity
- Saraswathi, 65
- Prior Cases
- Over 20
- Known Offenses
- Robbery and Murder
- Location of Incident
- Hillock near Sankari, Salem
