Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 1 (ANI): Two criminals were shot dead on the outskirts of Chennai on Tuesday morning, police said.

According to the police, the criminals attacked an officer with sickles, prompting retaliation.

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The incident took place at Guduvancheri, on the outskirts of Chennai, police informed further.

“Two history sheeters were shot dead this morning, at 3.30 am, after they attacked on-duty police personnel with sickles during a routine inspection of vehicles at Guduvancheri, on the outskirts of Chennai,” an officer said.

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Further information is awaited. (ANI)

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