Fri Nov 07 09:09:31 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewrite as a news article:

Summary:

A 55-year-old man, C. Ayyanar, suspected of murdering two elderly women for their gold earrings in Salem, India, was apprehended by police on November 7, 2025. Ayyanar, a repeat offender with a history of murder convictions, was shot in the leg while allegedly attempting to evade arrest and attacking officers with a knife. He is currently hospitalized. The police operation took place near Sankari after a tip-off led them to his hiding place. A sub-inspector was also injured in the confrontation.

News Article:

Repeat Offender Shot, Arrested in Salem Double Murder Case

Salem, India – November 7, 2025 – A 55-year-old man, C. Ayyanar, has been arrested in connection with the murders of two elderly women earlier this week in the Salem district. Ayyanar was apprehended by police near Orukkamalai near Sankari in the early hours of Friday morning after allegedly attacking officers and attempting to flee.

The victims, A. Periyammal, 75, and M. Pavayee, 70, went missing on Monday while grazing cattle and were found dead in a stone quarry the following day. Police investigations revealed they were murdered for their two-sovereign gold earrings.

According to police reports, acting on a tip, officers located Ayyanar’s hideout. During the arrest attempt, Ayyanar reportedly attacked Sub-Inspector Kannan with a knife and tried to stab Inspector Senthil Kumar and Constable Karthikeyan. Inspector Senthil Kumar, in an effort to prevent Ayyanar’s escape, shot him in the right leg.

Ayyanar, who has a lengthy criminal record, including multiple prior murder convictions, was admitted to Salem Government Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Sub-Inspector Kannan sustained injuries to his hand during the altercation.

Police records indicate Ayyanar had previously been sentenced to life imprisonment for murders committed in 2004. He was released on remission in September 2018. The Magudanchavadi police are continuing their investigation into the case.

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