CUDDALORE: A high-intensity police operation in Cuddalore district culminated in the arrest of a history-sheeter, who stabbed a sub-inspector with a knife during a vehicle check, prompting police to open fire in self-defence, immobilise him and arrest him.The sequence of events began following the murder of 26-year-old history-sheeter Prithviraj in Periya Kattupalayam in Cuddalore district.Prithviraj had been consuming alcohol with acquaintances Arularasu and Anbarasu when a dispute erupted, leading Arularasu and his brother Anbarasu to fatally stab him with a beer bottle. The Reddichavadi police registered a case and launched a manhunt for the brothers.Acting on a tip-off that the suspects were hiding near Reddichavadi, a police team moved in to apprehend them. While Anbarasu was caught by police, Arularasu managed to escape on a two-wheeler.Information regarding Arularasu’s escape was immediately broadcast to police units across the district.Cuddalore New Town police, conducting vehicle checks in the Chavadi area, spotted Arularasu attempting to speed past on his two-wheeler without stopping.New Town inspector Ilavarasi and sub-inspector Mugilarasu pursued the suspect. Arularasu fled on foot after abandoning his two-wheeler near S Pudur. Mugilarasu attempted to apprehend him. Arularasu drew a concealed knife and slashed Mugilarasu, injuring him.Ilavarasi immediately fired two rounds from her service pistol in self-defence, striking Arularasu in his right leg and causing him to fall.Both the injured Mugilarasu and the wounded Arularasu were rushed to the Cuddalore Govt General Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
