Intense Police Presence in Madurai Following Encounter of Notorious Criminal
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Synopsis
A large police force has been deployed in Madurai after the encounter killing of criminal V. Subhash Chandra Bose. The incident has heightened tensions in the area and sparked criticism from opposition leaders regarding extrajudicial killings under the current government.
Key Takeaways
- Police deployment increased in Madurai.
- V. Subhash Chandra Bose was a notorious criminal.
- Encounter linked to gang rivalry.
- Security tightened to prevent unrest.
- Opposition claims extrajudicial killings trend.
Chennai, April 1 (NationPress) A significant police presence has been established within the Keerathurai police station jurisdiction of Madurai district in Tamil Nadu following the reported encounter killing of a notorious criminal, V. Subhash Chandra Bose.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening, escalating tensions in the area, with state intelligence agencies alerting to potential unrest.
As per police sources, Bose was a suspect in the recent homicide of another criminal, P. Kaleeshwaran, who was brutally murdered by a gang on March 23 in Austinpatti, located on the outskirts of Madurai.
Kaleeshwaran was the nephew of former DMK councillor V.K. Gurusamy. The police noted that Gurusamy had a long-standing feud with a gang associated with the late AIADMK functionary Rajapandian—a rivalry that has allegedly claimed at least 20 lives over the last two decades, with Kaleeshwaran being the most recent casualty.
Subhash Chandra Bose, a close associate of Rajapandian's relative Vellaikaali, was thought to be the leader of the gang implicated in Kaleeshwaran's murder. Authorities had been actively pursuing him following a tip-off from a group apprehended with ganja, who claimed that Bose was their supplier.
The encounter took place around 6:30 p.m. in Chinthamani on the outskirts of the city. The police stated that Bose was intercepted while driving a used vehicle. When a team led by Inspector Boominathan, along with Head Constable Karnan and Constable Saravanankumar, attempted to apprehend him, Bose allegedly attacked both constables with a machete. Despite warnings to surrender, he reportedly fired a shot from an illegal country-made pistol at the inspector.
The bullet missed its intended target, striking the vehicle instead. In what police characterized as an act of self-defense, Inspector Boominathan returned fire, resulting in the criminal sustaining injuries.
Bose was promptly transported to a nearby private hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. His remains were subsequently transferred to the Government Rajaji Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Both injured constables are currently receiving treatment for shoulder injuries.
Authorities recovered a loaded illegal pistol and a machete from the scene. Officials disclosed that Bose had 21 criminal cases pending against him, including three for murder.
The incident has incited renewed criticism from the opposition, who claim a trend of extrajudicial killings has emerged since the Stalin-led government took office in May 2021.
Opposition leaders stated that 19 individuals have perished in alleged police encounters during this timeframe.
Security measures have been heightened across sensitive areas of Madurai to avert any possible backlash or unrest following the incident.
