Odisha rape accused injured in police encounter after opening fire on officers

A rape accused in Odisha was injured during a police encounter after he allegedly opened fire on officers. The victim had lodged a first information report at Nayapalli police station on Thursday, accusing an unidentified masked man of entering her rented house.

The encounter occurred as police attempted to apprehend the suspect based on the complaint. Details of the circumstances leading to the gunfire and the extent of injuries sustained by the accused remain unclear.