The New Indian Express ·
History-sheeter with 24 criminal cases hurt in police shootout in Sambalpur
SAMBALPUR: A history-sheeter involved in more than 24 criminal cases was injured during a shootout with police near Sudunga forest on Canal road under Sadar police limits here on Sunday morning.
The accused, identified as Md Irfan of Sunapali, sustained a gunshot injury to his left leg during the gunfight and was shifted to VIMSAR, Burla for treatment.
According to police, a team of cops intercepted Irfan and two of his associates at around 5.45 am while they were travelling on a motorcycle. On spotting the police team, Irfan reportedly fired three rounds in an attempt to escape. In retaliation, police fired two rounds.