Police in Puri encountered Chandan Pallai, the prime accused in the murder of hotel owner Pabitra Nayak. During a pursuit near Mangalaghat, Chandan fired at the police, leading to a retaliatory fire where he sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. He has been shifted to Cuttack Medical College for treatment. Heavy police force has been deployed at the hospital due to public tension. SP Pratik Singh confirmed that a search operation is ongoing for another absconding suspect involved in the case. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=206643 #creator program