Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Odisha Man Injured in Police Encounter
A man who was wanted by the police for many crimes was hurt in a fight with the police in Odisha.
The police went to arrest him, but he threw a bomb and shot at them.
The police shot back, and the man got hurt in his leg.
The police are now looking for his friend who ran away.
The man is in the hospital now.
A 36-year-old man wanted in multiple criminal cases was injured in a police encounter in Odisha.
The incident occurred near a forest area under Kodala police station limits.
The accused hurled a bomb and opened fire at the police, who retaliated.
The accused suffered a bullet injury on his right leg and is undergoing treatment.
A pistol and one round of ammunition were seized from the accused.
- Who
- A 36-year-old man wanted in multiple criminal cases and police personnel
- What
- A police encounter resulting in the accused being injured
- When
- Early Friday, July 24
- Where
- Near a forest area under Kodala police station limits, Ganjam district, Odisha
- Why
- The police were attempting to arrest the accused based on a tip-off
Police Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Use of Force
Police Perspective
The police acted in self-defense after the accused hurled a bomb and opened fire.
Accused's Perspective
The accused may claim he was acting in self-defense or was unjustly targeted.
- Location
- Kodala police station limits, Ganjam district, Odisha
- Date
- July 24
- Accused's Age
- 36 years old
- Injuries
- Bullet injury on right leg
- Seized Items
- Pistol and one round of ammunition
