In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, a dreaded criminal, Tima Jhanankar, was injured during a police encounter in the Dumchali forest under the Rairakhol area of Sambalpur district in Odisha early Wednesday morning.
Encounter in Dense Forest Area
According to police sources, Jhanankar had been hiding in the forest region for an extended period to evade arrest. Acting on credible intelligence, a special police team launched a pre-dawn operation to track him down.
During the raid, the accused allegedly opened fire on police personnel in an attempt to escape. In response, the police retaliated in self-defence, during which Jhanankar sustained a bullet injury to his right leg.
Arrest and Medical Treatment
Following the encounter:
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The accused was taken into custody immediately
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He was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment
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Officials confirmed his condition is stable
Associates Also Apprehended
Police also detained three associates of Jhanankar from the encounter site. They are currently being interrogated to uncover further details about the criminal network and ongoing activities.
Long Criminal Record
Authorities stated that Tima Jhanankar is a habitual offender with a history of more than 40 criminal cases across multiple districts. His alleged offences include:
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Robbery
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Extortion
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Violent crimes
Major Breakthrough for Police
The operation is being viewed as a major success for Sambalpur police in their efforts to curb organised crime in the region. Officials have indicated that further investigations are ongoing to dismantle the broader network.
