Sambalpur Police Encounter Leaves Notorious Criminal Injured
Sambalpur: A hardened criminal also wanted in murder cases, Mohammad Samad, was injured in a police encounter in the Dhanupali area of Sambalpur.
Samad, who was wanted in connection with a murder case and had over 20 cases registered against him across multiple police stations, was shot in the left leg during the exchange.
The encounter took place in the Khandual area of Sambalpur, where police had cornered Samad. During the operation, another accused, Mohammad Wasim, managed to flee the scene. Authorities fired two rounds into the air before shooting Samad.
He has been admitted to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research for treatment. Police have seized a gun, two live bullets, and a bike from the scene.
