Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu): Cop in Tamil Nadu was killed after a crude bomb has been hurled while effecting the arrest of murder suspects at Murappanadu in Thoothukudi district on Tuesday.
Based on a tip-off, Subramanian along with the special investigation team (SIT) probing the incident of a double murder case, reached to the den of Durai Muthu, one of the prime accused, police officials said.
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As police attempted to catch the gang, an altercation broke out between them.
Soon the conflict turned into a bloody standoff in which Durai Muthu hurled a crude bomb upon the policemen.
In the attack, Subramanian sustained a head injury and succumbed to death.
On the other hand, Durai Muthu has also suffered injuries and died on the spot.
Later the deceased bodies were sent for post-mortem at Tirunelveli government hospital, said police.
Meanwhile, police have taken three members of the gang under judicial custody, police said.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
