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.
Nayagada Police Secure Convictions in Two Kidnapping Cases
Nayagada Police have secured convictions in two kidnapping cases, underscoring the importance of meticulous investigation, effective prosecution, and sustained coordination between the police and prosecution authorities. In Ranpur PS Case...
Youths Brandish Swords Near Buddha Vihar in Bhubaneswar; Love Triangle Sparks Tense Showdown
Tension gripped the Chandrasekharpur area on Thursday after a heated quarrel between two groups escalated into a dramatic confrontation near Buddha Vihar, with young men reportedly roaming the streets armed...
EOW Arrests Banker for Rs 3.25 Crore Loan Scam in Cuttack
In a major breakthrough, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has arrested a senior UCO Bank official for allegedly masterminding a sophisticated ₹3.25 crore loan fraud involving fabricated...
Interstate Human Trafficking Racket Busted in Gajapati
Gajapati Police dismantled an interstate human trafficking racket and rescued seven female victims, including six minors, during a joint operation with Hyderabad Police. The raid led to the arrest of...
Murder Case Cracked in 48 Hours, Three Arrested in Koraput
Baipariguda Police in Koraput district solved the brutal murder of 65-year-old Laxman Golari within 48 hours and arrested three accused. Police reported that Guru Khara of Kaukund village, along with...
Police Shut Down 40 Bogus Hotel Booking Sites Ahead of Puri Rath Yatra
As the sacred Rath Yatra 2026 draws near, Puri Police have launched a powerful pre-emptive strike against cyber fraudsters. In a swift and decisive operation, officers identified and successfully took...
Drug Kingpin Nabbed in Rewa: Kandhamal Police Bust Inter-State Ganja Syndicate with Rs 1.5 Cr Haul
In a major blow to cross-border drug syndicates, Kandhamal Police have arrested a key accused from Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh, exposing the wider network behind one of the biggest...
15 Armed Dacoits Loot Trucks & Scorpio on Jatani Road; Police Nab 2
In a dramatic late-night operation, Infovalley Police Station personnel arrested two notorious dacoits after a 15-member armed gang carried out back-to-back dacoities on the busy Chandaka-Pitapalli road, terrorising drivers with...
Married Man’s Obsession Sparks Petrol Attack on Minor Girl in Bhadrak
A shocking incident unfolded in Bhadrak district when a married man allegedly poured petrol on a minor girl in an attempt to kill her after she rejected his one-sided love...
Bhubaneswar Murder Case: Father of Slain Youth Succumbs at AIIMS
The Kolathia attack under Khandagiri police limits in Bhubaneswar has turned more tragic as Himanshu Padhi, father of slain youth Krushna Padhi, died while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The...
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