Chennai
The police said the deceased SSI, S Bhoominathan (56), attached to the Navalpattu police station in Tiruchy district, was on night patrol when he noticed a gang stealing goats.
As several incidences of goat theft were reported from the area, Bhoominathan waved to the bikers to stop, but they did not. The gang fled the scene in their motorcycles and entered Pudukottai.
The SSI, who chased them on his motorcycle, cornered two thieves. The gang, in a bid to escape, attacked the SSI with machetes, leaving him in a pool of blood.
The police officer died on the spot. Four special teams have been formed to nab the cilprits.
CM announces Rs 1 croresolatium, govt job to kin
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the killing and announced a solatium of Rs 1 crore to the family of the slain SSI and a government job for one of the family members.
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