Kendujhar: A dreaded criminal was injured in a police encounter in Anandapur area of Kendujhar district on Friday.
The accused, identified as Arjun Pradhan, sustained a bullet injury on his leg and is in critical condition. He has been admitted to a nearby medical for treatment.
According to police, Arjun was the prime accused in a jewellery shop loot case at Bantala village under Sosa police station limits in Anandapur. He was absconding for a long time and police had launched multiple efforts to arrest him.
Acting on a specific tip-off about his whereabouts in the Nandipada police station area, a police team conducted a raid. Seeing the police, Arjun allegedly opened fire and tried to escape. In retaliation, police fired back, in which Arjun was hit on the leg.
According to police sources, Arjun has over 40 cases registered against him in various police stations across the state and outside. Arjun is a resident of Dasamania village under Jakhapura police station in Jajpur district.
Meanwhile, a police team has reached the spot and investigation is underway.
