A history-sheeter Selva, from Oterri near Vandalur, was apprehended after being shot in the leg by police officials on Sunday. A senior police official of the Tambaram police Commissionerate said Chella alias Selvakumar was a history sheeter with three murder and 10 criminal cases against him. On Sunday, the Otteri police got a tip off on Selvakumar being involved in smuggling ganja.Based on the information, a special police team raided his hideout in Otteri. However, Selvakumar along with his accomplice Kanakaraj, on seeing the police team, tried to escape by assaulting a police officer with a knife. In retaliation, Otteri police Sub Inspector Satheesh shot the accused in his leg and nabbed the accused. A policeman sustained injury after the assault. The police team seized more than 20 kg of ganja.Selvakumar was admitted to Tambaram Government Hospital for treatment. His accomplice Kanakaraj has been arrested. Published - June 29, 2026 12:40 am IST