Jharsuguda: A notorious criminal was injured during an exchange of fire with police while attempting a robbery at a village in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district on Saturday.
The criminal, identified as Jay Chauhan, was injured after being shot in the right leg during the encounter near Rengali village in Lakhanpur area of the district. He was rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) at Jharsuguda for treatment.
Sources said Chauhan, who is a resident of Gandhi Chowk in Brajrajnagar, was planning a major armed robbery along with his accomplices.
Acting on specific intelligence, a special police team conducted a raid at the location. On seeing the police personnel, the criminals attempted to flee and opened fire. In self-defence, the police team also opened fire and Chauhan sustained a bullet injury to his right leg during the encounter that ensued. He collapsed on the spot, while his accomplices managed to escape from the encounter site.
Police said Chauhan is a habitual offender with more than 10 serious criminal cases registered against him in various police stations, including attempt to murder, dacoity, extortion, and violations under the Arms Act.
