Overview
- Coimbatore police confirmed the arrest of Guna, Karuppasamy and Karthik alias Kaleeswaran, who were shot in the legs and are under treatment in custody.
- Officers say the trio attacked them with sickles during the pre-dawn operation near Thudiyalur/Vellakinaru, injuring a head constable before police returned fire.
- Investigators formed seven special teams and reviewed footage from hundreds of cameras to trace the suspects after the November 2 assault behind the city airport.
- The survivor was found unconscious during the search and remains hospitalised, as does her injured male friend who alerted police after the attack.
- Police and multiple reports state the accused have prior criminal cases and are natives of Sivaganga, while political leaders and rights bodies have pressed for swift action.