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Tamil Nadu police shoot accused in child assault case; officer injured
Police in Coimbatore shot one suspect in the leg during an operation to recover weapons linked to the abduction and assault of a minor girl. An All Women Police Station inspector sustained a shoulder injury while confronting the accused.
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Law enforcement officials in Coimbatore took decisive action while investigating the abduction and sexual assault of a minor girl, resulting in one accused being shot in the leg during a weapons recovery operation. The incident occurred as police worked to apprehend those responsible for the crime and secure evidence related to the case.
During the operation, one of the accused allegedly attacked officers with a sickle, prompting the shooting. The confrontation left Inspector I. Sornavalli of the All Women Police Station with a shoulder injury sustained during the encounter. The officer is currently receiving medical treatment for the wound.
The shooting incident highlights the often-volatile nature of law enforcement operations involving serious criminal cases. Police have not released additional details regarding the arrest status of other accused or the full circumstances surrounding the minor's recovery. The case remains under investigation as authorities work to build their case against those involved in the alleged crime.