Berhampur: Continuing crackdown on criminals across Ganjam district, police on Monday nabbed a hardcore criminal Gadadhar Swain following a brief encounter at Balibagada village under Rambha police limits in the district.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of police raided Balibagada village last night. The criminal opened fire at police first and the security officials too retaliated in which he sustained injuries.
“He sustained bullet injuries on his leg and was admitted to Chhatrapur Health Centre. After primary treatment, he was shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur,” said a police official.
As per reports, another associate of Swain managed to give a slip to police.
Gadhadhar is the main accused in the firing on a Banpur contractor. Besides, more than 20 criminal cases, including murder, dacoits and robberies are pending against him at different police stations.