Chennai: 2 held for attacking SI during raid in Minjur

CHENNAI: The Avadi city police arrested two persons, including a history-sheeter, for allegedly attacking a sub-inspector of the Chennai Metropolitan Police's Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit during a raid in Minjur and seized 3.4 kg of ganja from them.

The incident occurred on Saturday when SI Venkatesan and a constable went to Athipattu to arrest wanted accused Boobalan. Police said Boobalan and his associates assaulted the officers, and Dharshan allegedly hacked the SI with a machete.

Acting on a tip-off, police arrested Dharshan and Osanna near Minjur railway station on Monday. Dharshan sustained a fractured arm while attempting to escape. Both were remanded, while efforts continue to trace Boobalan and other absconding accused.