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.
Bail for Six in Soumya Lynching Case: Evidence Gaps Free Accused in Odisha GRP Constable Murder
In a significant development in the high-profile lynching case of Government Railway Police (GRP) constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, a court has granted bail to six of the 20 individuals arrested...
Three Arrested for BJP Leader’s Murder in Kalahandi
Police have arrested three accused in connection with the murder of BJP leader Fakir Mohan Rana (47) of Phatamunda village under M. Rampur police station, Kalahandi district. The case (No.198/2026)...
Vigilance Nabs Two Ex-Bank Officials in Rs 64.42 Lakh Mayurbhanj Cooperative Bank Fraud Case
Odisha Vigilance on Thursday arrested two former employees of the Mayurbhanj Central Cooperative Bank (MCCB) Ltd., Bahalda Branch, for their alleged role in a major embezzlement case involving government funds...
Vigilance Arrests Ex-PACS Secretary for Siphoning Rs 22.19 Lakh Society Funds in Balangir
Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested Mausam Behera, the former secretary of Sunamudi Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) and Tamia PACS under the Patnagarh Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (ARCS) Circle...
House Owner Injured in Kendujhar Dacoity Attempt
Panic gripped Khudupatuli village under Torani Pokhari panchayat in the Dhenkikote police beat area after four armed dacoits stormed into the house of Jatindra Mahant (51) late Sunday night. The...
Rape Accused Escapes Police Custody in Bhubaneswar, Manhunt Launched
An accused in a rape case managed to escape from custody in Bhubaneswar on Monday. According to reports, the accused was brought from Bhadrak by Mahila police for questioning in...
Chased Down and Stabbed: Youth Dies in Brutal Night Attack in Puri’s Chandanpur
A young man lost his life in a shocking and brutal attack late Thursday night in Damodarpur Bazaar under the Chandanpur police station limits in Puri district. According to local...
Odisha Vigilance Nabs Ex-MD of Betnoti LAMPCS in Rs 40.94 Lakh Misappropriation Case
Odisha Vigilance on Friday arrested Himanshu Das, former Managing Director of Betnoti Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (LAMPCS) Ltd. in Mayurbhanj district, for allegedly misappropriating ₹40.94 lakh. According to the...
Odisha STF Nets Ganja Worth RS 2.5 Crore Hidden Under Rice Bags Bound for Delhi
In a major blow to interstate narcotics trafficking, the Special Task Force (STF), CID-CB, Odisha, has busted a sophisticated cannabis smuggling racket, seizing a staggering 497 kilograms of ganja valued...
Rayagada Murder Mystery Solved: Andhra Accused Arrested
The Rayagada police have solved the much‑talked‑about murder case in Chandili police station limits, arresting the accused from Andhra Pradesh after a month‑long investigation. At a press briefing, SP Raj...
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