Ten-member gang attacks police

Coimbatore, Feb 23: A ten-member gang attacked two policemen on night patrol and took away a revolver after tying them up in a room at Bharathi Park in the city last night.

Police said the police officials, who saw lights in the park burning, called the watchman. About ten members, hiding in the park, suddenly attacked them and forced them to a room at the premises after tying their hands.

Investigation was on to find out whether the gang belonged to any sandalwood mafia or terrorist outfit, police added.

UNI