Overview

• Officers cordoned off forests under Uttila police station limits after receiving a tip-off on Bhadoria’s location
• Bhadoria allegedly opened fire on the police team before officers returned fire in a brief shoot-out
• He was struck in the leg and is receiving treatment at Jayarogya Hospital and Medical College
• Authorities say Bhadoria faces about 25 serious charges and is accused of killing Bhola Sikarwar in the Hajira area on June 2
• Investigators recovered empty shell casings at the scene and are examining the site with the forensics team