Puri, June 24 (UDN): In a major development in the hotel owner murder case, the prime accused sustained injuries during a police encounter in Puri on Wednesday morning, officials said.
The accused, identified as Chandan Palar, was allegedly involved in the killing of a hotel owner in the coastal town. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team of Baliapanda Police launched an operation to trace and apprehend him.
According to police sources, during the operation, the accused allegedly attempted to escape custody, prompting police to open fire in self-defence. In the incident, a bullet reportedly struck his left leg, leaving him injured. He was immediately overpowered by the police team and taken into custody.
The injured accused was rushed to Puri District Headquarters Hospital for medical treatment under tight security.
Police have intensified investigation into the murder case and are probing the motive behind the crime as well as possible involvement of other individuals.
Senior police officials visited the spot and reviewed the situation, while security has been tightened in the area to maintain law and order.
Further investigation is underway, and more details are awaited.
