Balasore: A dreaded criminal was killed in a police encounter in the Bahanaga Gopalpur area of Balasore district today.
The deceased has been identified as Rundu Mallick of Aruhabad Jageswarpada.
According to reports, while Bahanaga Gopalpur outpost police tried to nab Mallick he allegedly opened fire at them.
Police returned fire in self-defence in which Mallick was killed. Mallick, a habitual offender had over 30 cases against his name.
