Notorious Criminal Lokesh Wounded in Baleshwar Police Encounter

On a quiet Friday morning in Sora, Baleshwar district, police officers from Simulia police station found themselves in a sudden gun‑battle near Ada Chhak.

The man they tried to arrest was identified as Lokesh, a name that has cropped up in several criminal cases across Odisha. According to the officials, when they approached him during a routine search, he opened fire without warning.

What followed was a brief but fierce exchange of bullets. The police, acting in self‑defence, returned fire, and Lokesh was hit in his left leg. He was quickly taken into custody and rushed to Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital for treatment.

Local authorities say the investigation is still ongoing, trying to piece together why Lokesh chose to resist and fire at the officers. Meanwhile, the community is left shaken, reminded once again of the risks law‑enforcement faces in the field.

Police have not disclosed the extent of Lokesh’s injuries, but hospital sources confirmed he is receiving medical care. The incident underscores the continuing challenge of dealing with hardened criminals in the region.