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Gang held for robbery in Tirupattur

Special police teams nabbed suspects from a hideout near the town

A gang of four persons were arrested by Tirupattur Taluk police on Saturday for robbery in the area. The arrested persons were identified as S. Pugalenthi, 23, R. Thendral, 28, V. Immanuel, 20, and K. Ritish, 22, all residents of Tirupattur.

The police said G. Damodharan, 29, was running a two-wheeler mechanic shop in Tirupattur town. He was returning home when the gang intercepted him and demanded cash and valuables. When he resisted, the ganga allegedly attacked and robbed him of ₹10,000 cash and a mobile phone and fled the scene.

The police said that an injured Damodharan reached Government Taluk Hospital in Tirupattur town for treatment. On being informed by hospital authorities, Tirupattur Taluk police conducted an inquiry with Damodharan.

A case was registered. Special teams nabbed suspects from a hideout near the town. They were lodged at the sub jail in Tirupattur town.

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