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.
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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