5 criminals shot dead

BARH (Bihar), JAN. 31. At least five criminals were killed in an encounter with the police at Dahma village under Hadour police station area in Patna district today.

The officer-in-charge of Pandarak police station was injured in the shoot-out and rushed to Patna Medical College and Hospital.

The Deputy Police Superintendent, Mr. Amjad Ali, said the incident occurred when the police went to the village to nab the criminals. He said the police had to open fire when they were attacked by the outlaws.

Mr. Ali said four rifles, one gun, three pistols and cartridges were recovered from them.

- UNI

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