Notorious Criminal Injured In Police Encounter In Puri

Puri: A notorious criminal was injured in police encounter and has been hospitalised in Puri on Saturday night.Baseli Sahi Police conducted the operation near Omkareshwar Temple in Puri and encountered dreaded criminal Chandan Jena in the right leg. The accused was later admitted to Puri District Headquarters Hospital for initial treatment and has been shifted to Cuttack for further medical care.According to police, Baseli Sahi Police received credible information that a group of criminals was gathering near Sri Setu Road and planning to commit a crime. A police team immediately rushed to the spot to intercept them. As soon as the police team arrived, the criminals attempted to flee.During the escape, the motorcycle being ridden by Chandan Jena lost control and fell. After getting up, Jena allegedly opened fire on the police team. In retaliation, the police fired back in self-defence, resulting in Jena sustaining a bullet injury to his right leg.Chandan Jena, a resident of Hatuadanda village in Sutan Panchayat under Chandrabhaga Police Station limits, has more than 30 criminal cases registered against him across various police stations in the district.The police have initiated further investigation into the matter and are working to identify and apprehend other members of the gang involved