Bhubaneswar/Jharsuguda: A man sought in connection with 17 criminal cases sustained injuries during an armed confrontation with law enforcement in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district on Monday morning, according to officials.
The incident occurred around 6 am when a specialized unit from the Orient police station initiated a combing operation in the Amdara forest based on intelligence suggesting that Bunty Prasad, a local resident, was present in the area.
As the police surrounded him, Prasad allegedly fired at the officers. In response, the police returned fire in self-defense, resulting in a bullet hitting his left leg.
Initially, Prasad was taken to Kaliyakhani Community Health Centre for emergency treatment and was later transferred to Jharsuguda District Headquarters Hospital, where Superintendent of Police G Raghvendra Reddy reported that his condition is stable.
According to Reddy, Prasad has been implicated in various criminal activities, including robbery, extortion, assault, and firearms violations.
At the scene of the encounter, authorities recovered a 7.65 mm Mauser pistol, three empty cartridges, and a motorcycle.
The Superintendent of Police emphasized the district’s commitment to a strict stance against organized crime and illegal arms trade. He encouraged the community to report any instances of extortion attempts to the police.
