Updated Jul 26, 2021 | 08:04 IST
As per the police, the “encounter” took place when Hyder was being taken to the sub-jail in Baripada from Choudwar circle jail in Cuttack due to security reasons. Gangster Sheikh Hyder killed in encounter [Representative image] | Photo Credit: iStock Images
Key Highlights
The gangster asked the police personnel to stop the escort van under the pretext of relieving himself, police said.
He allegedly attempted to snatch a personnel s firearm and flee, following which the cops opened fire on him.
The police’s version of the sequence of events that led to the 60-year-old gangster’s death has raised several questions.
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