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.
Rourkela Cops Storm Businessman’s Den Over Illegal Firearms
In a significant crackdown on illicit activities, the Rourkela police have been conducting an intensive four-hour raid at a residence in Basanti Colony, under the jurisdiction of Udit Nagar Police...
Sambalpur Minor Rape Case: Police Arrest Accused, Court Rejects Bail
Police arrested a man accused of raping a mentally challenged minor girl in the Kuchinda area of Sambalpur district and produced him before the court. The accused has been identified...
Hotel Room Murder in Balasore: Police Arrest Two Including Woman
Police recovered the body of a young man from Room 502 of Hotel Suraj under Sahadevkhunta police station in Balasore. Officers arrested two people, including a woman, and produced them...
Youth Found Dead in Balasore Hotel Room, Murder Alleged
Police recovered the body of a youth from Room No. 502 of Hotel Suraj in Balasore district. The deceased was identified as Akash Mohanty of Jamuni under the Betanati police...
Vigilance Raids Uncover Koraput Forester’s Empire of Wealth
In a major crackdown on corruption, Odisha Vigilance officials have unearthed assets worth crores belonging to Niranjan Satapathy, a Forester in the Koraput Forest Division. The ongoing searches, initiated on...
Bomb Attack in Pipili Injures Two, One Detained
A violent bomb attack linked to a land dispute shocked Kalapadar village under Kanas block in Pipili, Puri district. Consequently, two people suffered serious injuries in the incident. Initially, a...
Odisha EOW Arrests Fraudster from Pune for Duping Police SI Aspirants of Over Rs 1 Crore
In a major breakthrough, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Odisha Crime Branch has arrested a cunning fraudster, Chatur Kalia alias Kalindi Rout, from Pune. Kalia had allegedly duped...
Man Kills Wife With Axe in Bolangir
A shocking murder took place in Jarlakani village under Deogaon police limits in Bolangir district, where a man killed his wife with an axe following a domestic dispute. According to...
Odisha Excise Dept Seizes Contraband Worth Rs 1.14 Crore on Day 4 of Special Drive
The Odisha Excise Department continued its aggressive Special Enforcement Drive with significant success on the fourth day, seizing contraband valued at Rs 1,14,62,974 during operations conducted on December 23, 2025....
Fake Cop Nabbed in Khandagiri Hills for Blackmailing Couples
Khandagiri police have arrested a man posing as a sub-inspector who was allegedly blackmailing young couples caught in intimate moments at the scenic Khandagiri hills in the state capital. The...
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