Criminal hurt in encounter, arrested

Berhampur: A 30-year-old youth, wanted by Ganjam and Bhubaneswar police in 10 cases was arrested after a brief exchange of fire near Kulada, 80 km from here, in Ganjam district on Saturday. The accused, Ashok Swain, took a bullet in his left leg and was admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital. A six-mm revolver. a live cartridge and a motorcycle were seized from him, said SP (Ganjam) Asish Singh. tnn