The man, identified as Muthukumar (37), allegedly involved in a double murder and several other cases, was on the run after he had issued a murder threat to one Vijayaraj recently.
Following a tip-off that he was hiding in Athimarapatti forest area, a police team comprising sub-inspector Rennis and constable Muthurajan rushed to the spot.
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The inspector fired three rounds at Muthukumar, injuring him in his left thigh.
He was later remanded to judicial custody.
The injured SI and constable have been hospitalised.
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