Tambaram police shoot wanted history-sheeter in the leg, arrest him in Manimangalam
Tambaram police arrested a wanted history-sheeter named Sadam Hussain in the Karasangal forest area after a confrontation. Officers fired at the suspect's leg in self-defense after he allegedly attacked them with a machete, leading to the recovery of weapons and a large quantity of ganja.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb organized crime and narcotics distribution in the Tambaram region.
The Tambaram police shot a wanted history-sheeter in the leg, before arresting him in the Karasangal forest area in the early hours of Friday (October 2, 2026).
The accused, Sadam Hussain, is reportedly facing more than 20 criminal cases across several police stations, with two court warrants pending against him. The police said he had been absconding for a long time and was allegedly involved in ganja sales.
According to the police, Hussain attacked a police officer with a machete when officers tried to arrest him. The police said they fired at his leg in self-defence and apprehended him.
The materials recovered from the accused | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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