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.
Fake Addl SP Impersonator Arrested in Bhubaneswar for Damaging Car & Threatening Owner with Fake Encounter Killing
What began as a proud moment for Sujit Kumar Nayak — parking his brand-new Tata Sierra right in front of his house in Shastrinagar — quickly turned into a nightmare...
Fake IAS Impersonator Arrested in Rs 20 Lakh OMC Job Scam
Lingaraj Police Station have arrested Rabinarayan Das (40), a resident of Kendrapara district, who allegedly impersonated a senior IAS officer of the Odisha government to cheat a complainant of Rs...
Odisha Police Destroy Record 108.90 Metric Tonnes of Seized Ganja in Landmark Anti-Drug Drive
In a major victory against the drug mafia, the Odisha Police have destroyed a staggering 108.90 metric tonnes (1,08,904.9 kg) of seized ganja under the state’s flagship “Nishamukta Odisha Abhiyan”...
Four Youths Brutally Attacked by Mob in Raurkela Over Goat Theft Suspicion; One Missing After Jumping Into Brahmani River
What started as suspicion of goat theft quickly turned into a terrifying mob attack in Koilijhar village under Chandiposh police station limits on Friday, leaving four young men from Raurkela’s...
Vigilance Traps JE Red-Handed Taking Rs 32K Bribe in Mayurbhanj
In a swift and successful trap operation, Odisha Vigilance today caught Sushil Kumar Singh, Junior Engineer of Badasahi Block in Mayurbhanj district, while he was allegedly demanding and accepting a...
Minor Arrested for Rape of 4-Year-Old Girl in Nabarangpur
Police in Dabugaon, Nabarangpur district, arrested a minor boy for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl in Chacharaguda Panchayat. The incident occurred Wednesday evening when the child was playing near her...
Ex-Power House Staff Jailed for 1 Year After Taking Bribe for New Electricity Connection
A former junior artisan in the electrical section of the Power House, Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar, has been convicted and sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment for demanding and accepting a...
10 Arrested for Armed Group Attack on Youth in Bhubaneswar; Counter Cases Filed, Weapons Seized
What began as a routine evening turned into a scene of chaos and violence late last night in the Budha Vihar area under Chandrasekharpur Police Station in Bhubaneswar. Around 9:25...
DNA Breakthrough Cracks Blind Murder Mystery in Mayurbhanj
CID Crime Branch cracked a blind murder case through DNA profiling that baffled investigators for months. Scientific Breakthrough Leads to Quick Arrests. Officers recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified...
Black Magic Suspicion Triggers Brutal Double Murder in Harichandanpur; 5 Arrested
In a chilling case that exposes the dark grip of superstition, a couple was brutally murdered over suspicions of practising black magic. Their bodies were recovered from an abandoned well...
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