Dreaded criminal wanted in several cases injured in police encounter in Sambalpur

A notorious criminal in Odisha's Sambalpur district sustained a bullet injury in an encounter with police on Tuesday morning.

According to sources, the encounter took place at Hirakud airstrip road near Lamadunguri under the Ainthapalli Police Station limits, when a team of police personnel attempted to apprehend Mahesh Kumar, wanted in several cases, around 5.40 am.

"Upon seeing the police team, Mahesh tried to flee the spot and fired at the personnel. The police team also retaliated. Mahesh sustained a bullet injury on his left leg. He was rescued and admitted to VIMSAR at Burla," said Ajay Kumar Mishra, Sambalpur additional SP.

 “Mahesh is now out of danger. We have seized one 7mm pistol and ammunition, Rs 40,000 in cash and a motorcycle from him,” Mishra said, adding that, the Sambalpur Police had been tracking him for a while.

Pending Cases Against Mahesh Kumar

Several loot, robbery and other cases have been registered against the accused in Sambalpur and adjoining districts, the police said. The latest case was filed on Monday.
Mahesh had snatched Rs 45,000 from a person at gunpoint in the Ainthapali police station area of Sambalpur, the officer added.