PATNA, Dec. 11 -- A wanted criminals involved in extortion cases was on Thursday injured during an encounter with police at Baghgha Tola under the jurisdiction of Janipur police station on the outskirt of Patna late on Wednesday.

Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Sahbajpur village in the Pipra police station area, suffered a bullet injury in the leg while his accomplices managed to escape. Rakesh was rushed to the AIIMS for treatment. Several cases are registered against Rakesh for robbery, dacoity, and under the Arms Act. His criminal network reportedly extends to Pipra, Bikramganj, and surrounding areas.

Senior SP Kartikey K Sharma reached the encounter spot early in the morning. He confirmed the incident and told reporters that the arreste...