Crime
Stay updated with the latest crime news from Odisha, covering incidents, investigations, law enforcement actions, and judicial developments. This section provides real-time updates on criminal activities and safety concerns across the state.
Malkangiri Headless Body Case: Villagers Torch Houses, Police Deploy Forces
Malkangiri district witnessed violent unrest after police recovered a woman’s headless body from the Poteru river near Dudumetla. Consequently, clashes broke out between Rakhelguda and MV-26 villages, leading to widespread...
Rajgangpur Teen Dies After Self-Immolation in Rourkela
An 18-year-old college student from Rajgangpur, Odisha, succumbed to severe burn injuries at Ispat General Hospital in Rourkela late Sunday night after battling for three days. Shruti Toppo, a Plus...
SCU Busts Illegal Arms Network in Bhubaneswar, 2 Held
The Special Crime Unit (SCU) of Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Commissionerate Police intercepted a major illegal arms consignment on December 5, following a tip-off about a clandestine deal involving two key suspects. Acting...
Angul Police Arrests UP Man in Rs 7.2 Lakh RTO Challan APK Fraud
In a swift cross-state operation, Angul District Cyber Crime Police arrested a cyber fraudster from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly duped a local resident of ₹7.20 lakh by sending a...
Headless Body of Woman Recovered from River in Malkangiri
A shocking incident unfolded in Malkangiri district when villagers discovered the headless body of a woman floating in the Poteru river near Dudumetla village on December 5. The deceased has...
Kandhamal Police Bust Illegal Gun Factory, Arrest One
Police in Kandhamal district busted an illegal country-made gun factory in Pangapaju village under Kotringia panchayat, Gochhapada police limits, on December 4. Officers arrested Banchhanidhi Bindhani, who was manufacturing firearms...
Sambalpur Minor Girl’s Suspicious Death Sparks Property Dispute Allegations
A 16-year-old girl, Sai Shraddha Mishra of Shanti Nagar under Ainthapali police limits in Sambalpur, died under suspicious circumstances on December 4. Her uncle, Asit Kumar Nanda, accused relatives of...
Ashoka Buildcon Liaison Assistant Jailed 3 Years in Rs 30K Land Compensation Bribery Case
A Liaison Assistant of Ashoka Buildcon, Shantanu Naik, posted at Bargarh, was today convicted by the Vigilance court, Bargarh, in a bribery case registered by Odisha Vigilance. Naik had been...
Illegal Arms Network Busted in Rourkela; Habitual Offender Held, 35 Swords Seized
Rourkela Police arrested Rebe alias Sunil Majhi (41) near Sankha Bridge at Gopapali on Monday night after receiving a tip-off about his involvement in procuring and selling illegal firearms. Acting...
FIR Filed Against Shubhankar Mishra Over Srimandir Remarks
Fresh controversy erupted in Puri as senior servitor Gaurahari Pradhan lodged a complaint against social media influencer Shubhankar Mishra at the Singhadwar Police Station on Sunday. The servitor accused Mishra...
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