Gang members injured in clash

Five gang members, who hurled country bombs to escape when they were surrounded by people for attacking a local resident at Koothiyar Koondu, met with an accident last night and four them had been admitted to hospital, police said today.
However, one gang member Dhanush had escaped.
Police said Dhanush had arranged for dance and song programme in connection with a local temple festival at Koothiyar Koondu.
Four persons had burst crackers during the festival. One of the crackers hit one Kannan, a local youth, leading to a clash between two groups.
Dhanush and his gang members allegedly attacked Kannan with a sickle and he was rushed to a hospital.

In the meanwhile the members of the village surrounded them and attempted to nab for attacking Kannan.

When the villagers surrounded Dhanush and others, they hurled country bombs which caused thick smoke. Using the cover of smoke they escaped. However their vehicle collided with a car at Sambakulam and all the five were injured.
Police rescued four of them and admitted them to hospital.
Police are on the lokkout for Dhanush.