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Crime
Odisha Police Thwart Theft Attempt, Shoot Wanted History‑Sheeter in Leg, Detain Two Aides
✍️ thehawk.in
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 10:17 PM
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Odisha police stopped a theft operation, injured a wanted history‑sheeter with a leg shot and arrested two of his aides.
Police in Odisha announced that they intercepted a planned theft and engaged the suspects during the operation. The confrontation resulted in a gunshot that struck a wanted history‑sheeter in the leg.
The injured individual, described by authorities as a repeat offender with a criminal record, was taken to a medical facility for treatment while remaining in police custody.
Two men identified as his aides were apprehended at the scene and are being held for further questioning.
Officials said the investigation will continue to determine the full scope of the theft plot and any additional accomplices involved.
The injured individual, described by authorities as a repeat offender with a criminal record, was taken to a medical facility for treatment while remaining in police custody.
Two men identified as his aides were apprehended at the scene and are being held for further questioning.
Officials said the investigation will continue to determine the full scope of the theft plot and any additional accomplices involved.