Puri Police Gun Down Notorious Criminal in Midnight Encounter

Puri: A late‑night police operation in Puri district left notorious criminal Bishnu Jena, alias Chandan, injured after an exchange of fire. Acting on intelligence inputs, police intercepted Jena, who allegedly opened fire at the team.

In retaliation, officers shot him in the leg before taking him into custody.

Jena, facing more than 30 criminal cases, including highway robbery and theft, was rushed to Puri hospital and later referred to SCB Medical College, Cuttack.

Several of his associates managed to escape during the encounter, prompting a search operation across the region.

Authorities suspect Jena’s firearm may be linked to an illegal arms network, and investigations are underway to trace its source.

Police confirmed that Jena has long been a menace in Puri, Konark, Bhubaneswar, and nearby areas, with a history of violent crimes.