Dreaded criminal involved in over 25 cases injured in police encounter
Sambalpur (13/04/2025): A dreaded criminal was injured in an encounter with police near Rangiatikra village under Gobindpur police station in Sambalpur district, early this morning. The accused, Sitaram Sarangi (34), hails from Sargdihi village under Gobindpur police limits in Sambalpur. Acting on specific intelligence, the police team conducted raid to apprehend him in connection with a case. The criminal opened fire at police personnel first at around 5:15 AM in an attempt to escape arrest.
As the team retaliated in self-defense, a bullet hit him in the left leg below the knee during the exchange of fire.
He was initially treated at Kuchinda Sub-Divisional Hospital and later referred to VIMSAR, Burla, for better treatment. The police recovered a 7.65 mm country-made pistol, one live round, two fired cartridges used by the accused, and two fired cartridges from the police side.
They also seized a motorcycle without a number plate and cash to the tune of Rs 1 lakh. Sarangi is involved in cases of dacoity, robbery, and attempt to murder in Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Sundargarh districts .
