Notorious criminal killed in encounter in Odisha
The Hindu
Escorting security personnel opened fire on him while he was allegedly trying to escape
A notorious criminal in Odisha was killed when escorting security personnel opened fire on him while he was allegedly trying to escape in Balasore district on Saturday. The gangster Seikh Haider, who was serving life imprisonment, was being shifted from Choudwar Circle Jail, Cuttack to another jail in Baripada. According to police, Haider sought permission to answer nature’s call around 3.20 p.m. While getting off from the police van, he snatched the rifle of a security person and tried to flee. He was immediately fired upon.More Related News
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