Dreaded criminal Bulu Patra was injured in an encounter with police at Bhutatota in Banapur near Aska early on Tuesday morning.
According to reports, Patra first opened fire at policemen when the cops were chasing him. In retaliation police fired in which he sustained bullet injuries in his right leg.
Though Bulu was nabbed, his associate managed to flee from the spot. One mouser, three bullets, two mobile phones and a bike were seized from his possession, sources said.
Though he was initially rushed to the Aska hospital in a critical condition for treatment, later he was shifted to the MKCG Medical College Hospital, Brahmapur. He is undergoing treatment amid tight security.
More than 10 cases, including murder and dacoity, are pending against him at several police stations in Ganjam district.