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.
Murder Link Behind Bhubaneswar Car Accident
A car accident near Shishu Bhavan overbridge in Bhubaneswar has exposed a chilling murder connection, transforming what appeared to be a routine mishap into a sensational crime case. Police identified...
Five Arrested in Brutal Stabbing of Tea Vendor Near Rourkela Railway Station
In a swift development, Rourkela police have arrested five suspects in connection with the brutal stabbing death of 30-year-old tea stall owner Abinash Yadav near the city's railway station. The...
Online Investment Scam: West Bengal Man Held for Defrauding Bhubaneswar Resident of Rs 50 Lakh
In a significant breakthrough against cyber fraud, Bhubaneswar police have arrested a 46-year-old man from West Bengal accused of masterminding a cheating and impersonation scheme that defrauded an Odisha resident...
Youth Murdered In Jharsuguda Forest, Five Juveniles Arrested
Police in Brajrajnagar uncovered a shocking murder after recovering the body of a 19‑year‑old youth from Tangar Ghat forest near Kukurikani in the Rampur area in Jharsuguda district. The victim,...
5 Arrested in Daring Midnight Robbery and Assault at Bhubaneswar Guest House; Manager Abducted, Later Rescued
In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about nighttime security in the capital, a group of armed miscreants stormed a guest house in Gandamunda under Khandagiri police limits,...
Rourkela Class 10 Girl Found Injured in Forest, Succumbs in Hospital; Family Alleges Sexual Assault
A disturbing incident has shaken Rourkela city after a Class 10 minor girl was allegedly abducted and assaulted while on her way to school. The girl, a resident of Jamberna...
Khordha Police Crack Mining Businessman’s Murder Case, Arrest Four Suspects
In a breakthrough after a 14-day investigation, the Khordha district police have cracked the murder case of Basudeb Parida, a prominent mining businessman from Jamusahi under Begunia police station limits....
Midnight Raid Uncovers Illegal Liquor Sales in Bhubaneswar Restaurants, Two Owners Arrested
In a crackdown on unlicensed alcohol sales, the Bhubaneswar Excise Department conducted simultaneous raids on three prominent restaurants late on January 31, 2026, leading to the arrest of two owners...
Keonjhar: Youth’s Body Found on Roadside, Family Alleges Murder During Picnic with Friends
Police recovered the dead body of a 28-year-old man from the roadside near Lahanda village under the Joda police station limits in Odisha's Keonjhar district on Sunday evening. The deceased...
Class 9 Student Injured in Machette Attack by Class 10 Student at Balasore School
A shocking incident occurred at Remuna High School today when a Class 9 student was attacked by a Class 10 student with a machette during the school’s annual function. According...
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