Acting on a tip-off, police reached the Telbigha area where the accused, identified as Nitish, was hiding, SSP Anand Kumar said.
“Spotting the police, he started firing. Police also opened fire in self-defence and overpowered him,” he said.
“The accused sustained bullet injuries on his leg. He was taken to the nearest hospital, and his condition was stated to be out of danger. His statement will be recorded soon,” Kumar said.
No police personnel were injured in the gunfight, he said. PTI PKD SOM