Dramatic Shootout in Madhya Pradesh: Officer and Criminal Injured

In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh, a police inspector and a notorious criminal were injured during a search operation. The criminal, Qasim Khan, fired at the officer, causing a retaliatory response. Both are now hospitalized. Qasim Khan, with 23 criminal charges, was caught in Nagpur earlier.

A dramatic shootout occurred in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, involving an assistant police inspector and a well-known criminal, officials reported.

The exchange of fire erupted during a search operation at 7am, resulting in injuries for both ASI Anand Ahirwar and Qasim Khan, each now receiving treatment in separate hospitals.

Qasim Khan, who has a criminal history including 23 cases, was apprehended in Nagpur. During a search in Marahar village, he opened fire, wounding Ahirwar. The inspector, in self-defense, returned fire, injuring Khan. Both are recovering in Jabalpur and Sagar hospitals, respectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)