The Quick Action Team (QAT) of the Commissionerate Police on Friday nabbed seven criminals while they were planning to commit dacoity in the Old Town area in the city.
The criminals were identified as Bilu Naik of Jharana Sahi Basti in the city, Gedu alias Sanjay Naik of Manapur, Kulamani Sahu alias Kulu of Panchhida, Maguni alias Rajkishore Swain of Kanchhida, Babu alias Babula Moharana of Konchhida, Nakhia alias lakhia Naik of Kalyanapur and Sibaprasad Naik alias Guddu of Kalyanpur. All accused were forwarded to a local court.
On a tipoff, the QAT with the help of lingaraj Police conducted a raid at Mula Padia in Old Town area in the wee hours of Friday and apprehended seven persons from the spot.
After arrest, the police seized two country-made short guns with two live catridges, three sharp cutting weapons, two iron rods, a motorcycle and five mobile phone sets from their possession.
Police said Bilu Naik was previously sent up in 14 heinous crimes including murder and robbery.
Police are verifying the character antecedents of other accused persons who belong to Sarankul area under Nayagarh district.