Criminal hurt in encounter with police in Angul

ANGUL: A history-sheeter was injured in an encounter with police in Talabeda forest near Talcher town on Wednesday night.

Susant Naik (40) was shot at by cops after he opened fire on the police personnel. He suffered bullet injury in his left leg and has been admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Police have arrested Susant’s associate Prafulla Naik (34).

Additional SP of Angul Rajib Lochan Panda said on receiving information about two persons plotting robbery inside Talabeda forest, a police team rushed to the spot.