Initial investigations have revealed that the shooting had been carried out by the Thirukkovil Police sergeant after being exasperated at not being granted leave.
The cop opened fire inside the Thirukkovil Police station late last night killing four officers.
The shooting took place around 10:30 pm last night. Three persons were killed on-the-spot when a Sargent attached to the same police station opened fire on his colleagues.
It is reported that the OIC of the police station had left the station on some duty at the time when the shooting had taken place.
When the OIC was arriving at the station, the suspect sergeant had reportedly shot at the vehicle the OIC was arriving. The vehicle had then skidded off and crashed on to a nearby building.
The suspect sergeant had surrendered to the Athimale police station with the firearm and is to be referred for a medical examination.
Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)