Five held, revolver, live bullets seized
While a member of a criminal gang was injured in police encounter at Unit-4 area of the city on Saturday afternoon, the Quick Action Team (QAT) of the Commissionerate Police arrested all five members of the gang after a brief gun battle with the criminals.
According to reports, the QAT, after getting a reliable tip-off, conducted a raid on hotel Swagat Inn in Unit-4 area to arrest the gang members involved in illegal arms trading. While the raid was on, the ruffians fired at the police which was immediately retaliated by the latter.
In the gun battle, a member of the gang, identified as Jitu Swain of Ganjam district, was injured. A bullet pierced into Swain’s leg. He was rushed to the Capital Hospital and then referred to the SCB Medical College and Hospital at Cuttack for further treatment.
The QAT then arrested five members of the gang and seized one revolver, a car, two bikes and nine mobile phones from their possession. The police sources said the members were discussing about an arms deal.