Police Shoot History Sheeter After Attack in Tamil Nadu

In Kanyakumari, police shot a notorious history-sheeter, R Selvam, in the leg after he attacked a sub-inspector with a billhook during an arrest attempt related to an extortion case. Selvam, 38, has been implicated in 28 criminal cases, including multiple murders. In a separate incident in Sivaganga, another history-sheeter, S Akilan, was shot in the leg after he attacked an officer with a knife during a vehicle check; Akilan has a criminal record of over 15 cases. Both suspects were hospitalized and are reported to be stable. Additionally, the Allahabad High Court has ordered an inquiry into the mysterious death of Sub-Inspector Manoj Kumar, amid allegations against fellow police personnel. These incidents highlight ongoing issues of violent confrontations between police and criminals in Tamil Nadu.