A notorious criminal, Bulu Nahak, was arrested following a police encounter in Ganjam district on Tuesday night. He sustained bullet injuries on his legs in an exchange of fire with police at Charimaili Square in Aska. A police team had laid a trap at Charimaili Square to nab Nahak and his aides based on reliable information. However, Nahak opened four rounds of fire on the police when the cops proceeded towards them. In retaliation, the police opened fire at them. The injured Nahak was rushed to the Aska hospital and later shifted to the MKCG Medical College Hospital for treatment. His condition is now stated to be stable. Several cases have been registered against Nahak. He was also allegedly involved in the murders of Balakrushna Patra and Ganesh Bisoi. A firearm and three live bullets were seized from Nahak’s possession after the encounter.