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.
Kalahandi’s Dharamgarh Sub-Collector Caught Taking Rs 10L Bribe, Rs 47L Cash Seized in Ongoing Searches
In a shocking development, Dhiman Chakma, a 2021-batch IAS officer serving as Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from...
Married woman gang-raped in Keonjhar forest, two youths held
A shocking incident has rocked Dantia village under the Gadabandhagoda Panchayat in Keonjhar district, where a married woman has alleged gang rape by two local youths. The accusation has led...
Gang Rape of Two Minor Girls in Ganjam: Four Accused Nabbed While Fleeing to Vizag
A shocking case of gang rape involving two minor sisters, aged 14 and 11, has rocked Ganjam district in Odisha, exposing the deteriorating law and order situation in the region....
Fraudster Swindles Rs 2.3 Lakh by Posing as Owner of Government Land in Bhubaneswar
A shocking case of fraud has surfaced in Bhubaneswar, where Umakant Jena, a resident of Maitri Vihar, was duped of Rs 2.3 lakh by an individual falsely claiming ownership of...
Illegal Arms Factory Busted in Daspalla: Three Arrested, One on the Run
In a significant breakthrough, the Daspalla police in Odisha’s Nayagarh district uncovered an illegal firearms manufacturing unit in Duara village late last night, following a tip-off from reliable sources. The...
Police Bust Fraud Gang in Bhubaneswar; Rs 10.5 Lakh Swindled with Fake Notes
A sophisticated fraud gang has been dismantled by Odisha police following two major cheating incidents in Bhubaneswar, with a combined loss of Rs 10,50,000. The cases, registered at Nayapalli and...
Rourkela Police Seize Illegal Explosives Van, Detain Warehouse Owner and Driver
In a significant crackdown, the Raghunathpali police in Rourkela seized a van loaded with illegal explosives on Saturday, detaining the driver and the warehouse owner for interrogation. The operation unfolded...
Crime Ring Busted in Berhampur: 7 Hardcore Criminals Held, Firearms & Cash Seized
In a decisive move to curb criminal activities, the Berhampur Police in Odisha launched a special drive on May 31, 2025, resulting in the arrest of seven notorious criminals. The...
Woman Arrested for Burning Disabled Man Over Property Greed in Odisha’s Berhampur
A gruesome incident has shaken the quiet neighbourhood of Subash Nagar Lane 1 under the Baidyanathpur police station in Berhampur, Odisha. A woman identified as Sudeshna Jena, a resident of...
Patnagarh Parcel Bomb Case: Punjilal Meher Convicted, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A seven-year quest for justice concluded today in the Patnagarh Parcel Bomb Case, a crime that stunned Odisha and the nation with its unprecedented brutality. The Additional District and Sessions...
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