Thursday, January 9, 2020

Special Sub-Inspector shot dead at check-post 

Wilson was checking an SUV

09/01/2020 , Special Correspondent, KANNIYAKUMARI

Unidentified persons shot dead a Special Sub-Inspector of Police, Wilson, 56, posted at Padanthalumoodu check-post near the Kerala border, while he was conducting a check on a car going towards Nagercoil from Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday night.

Three rounds fired

Sources in the police said Wilson was checking the sports utility vehicle, bearing registration number TN 57 AW 1559, which entered Kanniyakumari district around 10 p.m., when suddenly, the unidentified occupants of the car opened three rounds of fire at the police officer, inflicting bullet injuries on his forehead, abdomen and leg.

Even before other policemen at the check-post could react, the car fled from the spot.

A profusely bleeding Wilson was rushed to Kuzhithurai Government Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The body was sent to Kanniyakumari Government Medical College Hospital for a post-mortem. An intense hunt has been launched in Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts to nab the assailants.

High alert

All check-posts in these districts and also in Kerala have been put on high alert following the killing of a police officer.

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