Two of the three men arrested in connection with the brutal sexual assault of a 20-year-old college student near Coimbatore International Airport have a long criminal history, including charges of murder, extortion, robbery, and drug possession, police records show.

The accused identified as Guna, Satheesh Karuppasamy, and Karthik Kaleeswaran, were arrested after a dramatic chase and exchange of gunfire on November 4. Acting on a tip-off, police surrounded the men near Pattatharasi Amman Temple in Thudiyalur. According to police, the suspects allegedly attacked officers with sickles, prompting a retaliation. The accused were shot in the legs before detention.

Investigations revealed that Karuppasamy (30) and Kaleeswaran (20), both brothers from Sivaganga district, are repeat offenders wi

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