Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- A dreaded criminal was injured in a police encounter in Odisha's Sambalpur late on Saturday night after allegedly opening fire at police personnel during a vehicle checking operation in Burla.

The injured accused has been identified as Manish Sahu, who is facing more than 14 criminal cases related to dacoity, robbery, illegal arms possession and Corex smuggling.

According to police sources, Burla police were conducting vehicle checking near Planetarium Chhak around midnight when they noticed a Swift car approaching from the side of Sambalpur University. Police signalled the vehicle to stop, but the driver allegedly tried to flee from the spot. Following a chase, the vehicle was intercepted near Fishery Chhak.

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