Policeman hacked by accused

February 22, 2017 05:45 pm | Updated February 23, 2017 08:03 am IST - Dindigul

A police constable was injured when he tried to nab an accused in Ayakudi near here on Wednesday.

The injured was Praveen Kumar, a police constable attached to Ayakudi police station. The police were in search of Azhagarsamy in connection with a woman harassment case.

Acting on a tip-off, the police constable went to a particular place to nab Azhagarsamy. But Azhagarsamy attacked Mr. Praveen Kumar with a sickle and fled the spot. The cop sustained cut injuries in his hand.

He was rushed to Palani Government Hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this connection.

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