3 people injured after police and cattle smugglers got into a shootout.

In the early hours of Sunday, a chaotic scene unfolded in Keonjhar as police attempted to confront cattle smugglers. As a result, three individuals, including two officers, were gravely injured in a shootout. The incident occurred during a series of raids in the Pithagola and Kadua areas, both of which fall under the jurisdiction of Harichandanpur police in Keonjhar district. One of the smugglers, Arif Khan, from Santarapur village, sustained serious injuries after the police were forced to fire in self-defense. In response, authorities have taken five suspects into custody.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Arif, Sk Hakim, Sonu Mohammed, Deepak Kalindi, and Debu Kalindi. All of them hail from various villages in the nearby Mayurbhanj district. After appearing in court on Sunday, the accused were denied bail and remanded to judicial custody. In addition to their arrests, the police successfully rescued over 25 cattle and seized a significant amount of evidence, including three pick-up vans, one jeep, two homemade revolvers, and numerous sharp weapons. According to ASP Dillip Kumar Nayak, who spoke at a press conference held at the Keonjhar Town police station, two separate cases have been registered at Harichandanpur and Pandapada police stations in connection to this incident.

According to sources, the police received a tip-off that a group of smugglers was attempting to transport 25 cattle out of the state from Kaliahata, located in Telkoi police limits. Acting on this information, two teams from Harichandanpur police station and a special squad were dispatched to rescue the animals and arrest the perpetrators. However, things quickly turned violent as the smugglers opened fire upon realizing the presence of the officers. In response, the police were forced to return fire, resulting in Arif being shot twice in his legs. He is currently receiving medical treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.

This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face in carrying out their duties to protect the community. Despite the danger, the police remain committed to upholding the law and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

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