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Of the four cops, three were in different parts of the premises, whereas Constable Sitaram was close by. As soon he realised what was going on, he confronted the robbers - by opening fire. Apparently shocked by the shot, the robbers fled.

Salaipudur and its surrounding areas still suffer from the social malaise of caste discrimination. But Periyapandiyan had donated a 15 cent parcel of land, worth Rs 8 lakh, to set up a primary school for children in the village, who are predominantly Dalit.