Cuttack, April 17 -- Two notorious criminals sustained bullet injuries in a police encounter late last night in the Indranipatna area of Choudwar in Odisha's Cuttack district.

The joint operation was carried out by Choudwar Police and the Special Squad following a tip-off about the accused's movements.

The injured have been identified as Katas Raut and Shubhranshu Parida, both of whom have an extensive criminal background.

According to police sources, the duo was under surveillance for some time. When officers moved in to arrest them, the accused reportedly opened fire, prompting police to retaliate. In the exchange, both Katas and Shubhranshu were shot in the legs.

They were immediately shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in ...