A 30-year-old history-sheeter was shot in the leg after he allegedly attempted to attack a police team in Karur district in the late hours on Wednesday (June 18, 2025) when they went to arrest him in connection with an attempt to murder case.

The injured history sheeter, Tamilalagan, was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Karur. He was involved in various cases in Karur and Pudukottai district including attempt to murder, said police sources.