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