Overview
- The three identified suspects are in judicial custody until November 19 and are receiving hospital treatment for leg wounds sustained when police fired during their arrest.
- Investigators are prioritizing DNA analysis, medical and potency exams, and test identification parades that will proceed once the accused recover.
- Inspector S. Latha from the Singanallur investigation wing has been appointed as the investigating officer.
- Police say more than 300 CCTV clips and an abandoned stolen moped were key to tracing the suspects to Vellakinar near Thudiyalur.
- A separate case was filed for allegedly assaulting a head constable during the arrest, and authorities note the trio have prior criminal records.