2 dreaded criminals nabbed following police encounter in Odisha; AK-47 seized

Ashadeep Mohanty Published On : Jun 25, 2022 at 12:25 PM Updated On : Jun 25, 2022 at 12:25 PM

Rourkela: Two dreaded criminals were reportedly nabbed following a police encounter in Chandiposh police station area here this morning.

The Rourkela police also seized an AK-47 gun and 20 live bullets from their possession. However, another accused managed to flee the spot.

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Following the encounter, the two injured were later admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) for treatment. The criminals are residents of Jharkhand.

Meanwhile, Rourkela SP Mukesh Bhamo along with other senior police personnel reached the hospital and began investigation in this connection.

Further details are awaited.