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History-sheeter arrested after police shootout in Odisha's Sambalpur
Mohammad Irfan, a history-sheeter wanted in over two dozen cases, was injured and arrested after an exchange of fire with police in Sambalpur early Sunday. Police say Irfan opened fire while trying to escape and was hit when officers fired back in self-defence.
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Police shootout in Sambalpur leaves history-sheeter injured, arrested
A man described by police as a history-sheeter was injured and arrested after an exchange of fire with officers in Odisha’s Sambalpur district early on Sunday, according to Odisha Police. The suspect, identified as Mohammad Irfan, a resident of Sonapali, was travelling on a motorcycle with two associates when a Sadar police patrol team intercepted them, officials said.
Police said the interception took place near Sudunga Forest on Canal Road under Sadar Police Station area. During the stop, Irfan allegedly fled the scene while his two associates were apprehended at the spot. While attempting to escape, he allegedly opened fire at the police team, prompting officers to return fire in self-defence, police said. Irfan sustained a bullet injury to his left leg and was taken to VIMSAR Medical College, Burla, for treatment.
Additional Superintendent of Police, Sambalpur, Ajay Mishra, said the accused, along with two accomplices, were on their way to commit a crime when the local police patrol attempted to intercept them. Police recovered a country-made pistol, ammunition, and three empty cartridges from the spot, and also seized the motorcycle allegedly used by the accused.
Irfan is wanted in more than 24 criminal cases registered at different police stations in Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and neighbouring districts, including theft, robbery, and offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police said further investigation into the incident is underway.
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Framing: Emphasizes the injury and arrest of a history-sheeter following a police encounter in Sambalpur
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History-sheeter Mohammad Irfan was injured and arrested after an exchange of fire with police in Sambalpur in the early hours of Sunday, Odisha Police said.
Mohammad Irfan, a resident of Sonapali, was travelling on a motorcycle with two associates during early hours when the Sadar police intercepted them.
The police managed to apprehend the other two accused, while Irfan allegedly fled the scene.
During his escape, he opened fire at the police team and was subsequently injured when the police fired back in self-defence.
A dreaded criminal sustained serious bullet injuries in his left leg after police allegedly opened controlled fire in self-defence during an interception in Odisha's Sambalpur district early on Sunday
The incident took place near Sudunga Forest on Canal Road under Sadar Police Station area in the district
The 36-year-old injured criminal, Md. Irfan is a resident of Sonapali under Dhanupalli police station area of Sambalpur district
The accused is allegedly involved in more than 24 criminal cases registered at different police stations in Sambalpur, Jharsuguda and other neighbouring districts
The cases include dacoity, robbery, aluminium wire theft, burglary and narcotics-related offences
The police sources also claimed that the accused persons were on their way to commit a theft of wires in a nearby place
The police team apprehended two of the accused, while Irfan allegedly fled from the spot
During the escape, he reportedly opened fire at the police personnel, following which the team resorted to controlled firing in self-defence
According to police, Irfan fired three rounds from his country-made pistol, while the police team fired two rounds
Accused Irfan sustained a gunshot injury to his left leg and was immediately shifted to VIMSAR Medical College, Burla in Sambalpur, for treatment
The Sambalpur Police also stated that further investigation into the incident is currently underway
The Director General of Police, Odisha, Vinaytosh Mishra, recently directed the cops across the state to take proactive steps against anti-social elements to maintain law and order during the upcoming festive season
Framing: Headline emphasizes the injury and arrest of a history-sheeter after a police encounter in Sambalpur. — neutral, factual
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History-sheeter Mohammad Irfan was injured and arrested after an exchange of fire with police in Sambalpur in the early hours of Sunday, Odisha Police said.
Mohammad Irfan, a resident of Sonapali, was travelling on a motorcycle with two associates when Sadar police intercepted them.
Police apprehended the other two accused, while Irfan allegedly fled the scene.
During his escape, he opened fire at the police team and was subsequently injured when the police fired back in self-defence.
Framing: Emphasizes the arrest of a wanted history-sheeter after a police encounter, highlighting his criminal record and the location. — Measured and factual, with a slight official-police perspective.
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The accused, Mohammad Irfan, a resident of Sonapali, was arrested after being injured in a police shootout on Sunday morning.
Irfan was wanted in 24 cases, including theft, robbery and offences under the NDPS Act.
Irfan was travelling on a motorcycle with two associates when a Sadar police patrol team intercepted them.
Irfan allegedly opened fire at the police team while attempting to escape.
The police returned fire in self-defence, hitting Irfan in his left leg.
Additional SP, Sambalpur, Ajay Mishra, said the accused, along with two accomplices, were on their way to commit a crime when the local police patrol attempted to intercept them.
Mishra said Irfan discharged three rounds at police, who retaliated with controlled and limited firing, hitting him in the leg.
Mishra confirmed Irfan's history-sheeter status with 24 cases against him.
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ClaimCriminal Mohammad Irfan sustained serious bullet injuries in his left leg after police opened controlled fire in self-defence during an interception in Odisha's Sambalpur district early on Sunday.
ClaimMohammad Irfan is involved in more than 24 criminal cases registered at different police stations in Sambalpur, Jharsuguda and other neighbouring districts.
ClaimThe Director General of Police, Odisha, Vinaytosh Mishra, recently directed the cops across the state to take proactive steps against anti-social elements to maintain law and order during the upcoming festive season.
ClaimAdditional SP, Sambalpur, Ajay Mishra, said the accused, along with two accomplices, were on their way to commit a crime when the local police patrol attempted to intercept them.