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Crime
Police encounter in Odisha leaves man wanted in 24+ cases injured
✍️ The Siasat Daily
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:09 PM
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A man suspected in more than two dozen criminal cases was injured during a police encounter in Odisha, officials said.
Police officials in Odisha reported that a man, wanted in over 24 criminal cases, was injured during a recent encounter with law‑enforcement officers. The encounter took place in an undisclosed location within the state, and authorities said the suspect resisted arrest before being subdued.
According to the police statement, the individual has been linked to a series of offences spanning theft, assault and other serious crimes, though specific details were not disclosed. The encounter resulted in the suspect sustaining injuries, after which he was taken into custody.
Medical teams attended to the injured man at the scene and later transferred him to a nearby hospital for treatment. Hospital officials confirmed that his condition is being monitored, but no further information on his health status was released.
The police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the encounter to determine whether the use of force was justified. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident beyond the suspect himself.
According to the police statement, the individual has been linked to a series of offences spanning theft, assault and other serious crimes, though specific details were not disclosed. The encounter resulted in the suspect sustaining injuries, after which he was taken into custody.
Medical teams attended to the injured man at the scene and later transferred him to a nearby hospital for treatment. Hospital officials confirmed that his condition is being monitored, but no further information on his health status was released.
The police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the encounter to determine whether the use of force was justified. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident beyond the suspect himself.