A 20-year-old criminal was shot dead by the police near Cuddalore on Wednesday. He attacked two policemen with a sword while trying to escape.
The man, identified as G Vijay alias Motta Vijay, was from Puducherry. He was wanted in over 30 cases, including robbery and attempted murder. Police had been searching for him after he was involved in three robberies on Wednesday morning.
A police team found him hiding in a cashew grove in M Puthur. When they tried to arrest him, Vijay attacked two officers with a sword. Inspector Chandran fired at him in self-defense. Vijay died on the spot.
Before the encounter, police had arrested four of his aides, including a 17-year-old boy. They are now in custody for questioning.
Officials said the injured policemen are safe. The investigation is ongoing.