Orissa, April 13 -- A notorious criminal was critically injured during police encounter at Rangiatikra area under Kuchinda police station in Sambalpur on Sunday.

The criminal, who has sustained severe injury in the process, has been identified as Sitaram Sarangi.

As per sources, associated with more than 25 crimes, including murder, robbery, and theft across Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Sundargarh districts, Sarangi was intercepted by police forces.

The incident reportedly took place as the police endeavoured to apprehend Sarangi in connection with a burglary case registered at Gobindapur Police Station. As officers approached, Sarangi allegedly fired shots at them, instigating a return of gunfire from the police.

During the confrontat...