FARIDABAD: A man wanted in several theft cases was injured in an encounter with the Faridabad police’s Uncha Gaon Crime Branch team during the intervening night of November 11 and 12 near the Plating Zone in Sector 58.The accused, identified as Vimal, a resident of Subhash Colony, sustained a bullet injury to his right leg during retaliatory firing by the police.According to police information, Vimal had arrived in the area on a stolen motorcycle with the intention of committing a crime.When the crime branch team attempted to intercept him, he allegedly opened fire twice at the police personnel. The police team retaliated, hitting him in the right leg.The police recovered a pistol, three cartridges, two empty cartridge shells and a stolen motorcycle from the spot. The injured accused was taken to the Civil Hospital in Faridabad, where he is undergoing treatment. His condition is stated to be stable.Police said Vimal has a criminal record, with around 20 theft cases registered against him. He was also wanted in four to five theft cases registered at Sector 58 police station.Further investigation into the case is underway.