Notorious Drug Peddler Injured in Police Encounter in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In a major breakthrough against organised crime and drug trafficking, the Special Crime Unit (SCU) of Bhubaneswar Police on Wednesday injured a notorious criminal and alleged drug peddler, Pupun Majhi, during an encounter in the Info Valley area of the city.

According to police sources, the encounter took place when an SCU team intercepted Majhi during a raid. As police attempted to apprehend him, Majhi allegedly opened fire on the team while trying to flee from the spot.

In retaliation, the police fired back, injuring Majhi. He was subsequently overpowered and rushed to Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar for treatment. Owing to his critical condition, he was later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.

During the operation, police recovered 25 grams of brown sugar, a pistol, five live rounds of ammunition, and a motorcycle from his possession.

Majhi, a native of Buguda in Ganjam district, is reportedly involved in more than 20 criminal cases registered in his home district. Police sources also confirmed that several criminal cases against him have been identified in Bhubaneswar.

The Special Crime Unit had been tracking Majhi for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and other serious criminal activities in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

Further investigation into the matter is underway.