The two history-sheeters killed in the encounter were allegedly linked to the murder of an AIADMK functionary, Parthiban, who was killed on August 17.
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| Muthu Saravanan (left) and 'Sunday' Satish were shot when they tried to attack police. |
Two gangsters were killed in a police encounter near Chennai when they attempted to attack the police in the early hours of Thursday.
The two history-sheeters, identified as Muthu Saravanan and 'Sunday' Satish, were allegedly linked to the murder of AIADMK functionary, Pathiban, who was killed on August 17.
A police team from Avadi police station surrounded the duo near Cholavaram. The police claimed that Muthu Saravanan and Sunday Satish attempted to attack them, which forced them to open fire.
Muthu Saravanan died on the spot, while 'Sunday' Sathish was taken to Stanley Government hospital where he succumbed to the injury.
Earlier in the wee hours of Thursday, the police arrested a history-sheeter from Chengalpattu. The police also opened fire at the accused after he attempted to flee after attacking the police.
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