Dreaded Criminal Arrested After Encounter in Bhubaneswar

A notorious criminal, Raghu Biswal, was apprehended after a police encounter near Baliyatra Padia under Mancheswar police station in Bhubaneswar. Acting on reliable intelligence, the police approached two suspicious individuals on a motorcycle, identified as Raghu Biswal and his associate Punia. The criminals attempted to escape and fired at the police team, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

Raghu sustained serious injuries to his leg, while Punia managed to flee. Raghu is involved in multiple criminal cases, including road robbery and dacoity. The police seized a KTM bike, an illegally procured 7.65mm pistol, and five rounds of ammunition from the scene. Raghu was taken to Capital Hospital for treatment and later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The police are actively searching for the escaped associate, Punia.