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.
Hotel Worker from Balasore Found Murdered in Puri
A man was found murdered near SCS (Autonomous) College Square under the Puri Town Police Station limits. The victim, identified as Smarak C alias Kuna from Jaleswar in Balasore district,...
Elderly Man Beheaded in Jajpur Village
Police discovered the beheaded body of an elderly man in Matigadia village under Sukinda Police Station limits in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Thursday morning. The victim, identified as Dasarath Behera,...
Drone Flies Over Puri’s Jagannath Temple Again: One Detained, Device Seized
In yet another security breach at the revered Jagannath Temple in Puri, a drone was spotted flying over the Shree Mandir premises on Wednesday afternoon. Prompt action by local authorities...
Man Arrested for Fake Facebook Threats Targeting Puri Srimandir, Rajya Sabha MP
Puri police have arrested a man for creating a fake Facebook account and posting threatening messages targeting Puri Srimandir and Rajya Sabha MP Subhasish Khuntia. The accused, identified as Prateek...
Three Arrested with Drugs, Vehicle, and Cash During Patrolling in Keonjhar’s Joda
Joda Police in Keonjhar arrested three individuals on charges of illegal possession and trafficking of brown sugar (heroin) during a routine patrolling operation on Wednesday. The arrested persons have been...
Odisha: Woman Burnt to Death in Paradip Village Fire, Father Alleges Murder by In-Laws
A woman died after being trapped in a fire that engulfed her house in Pipal village under Paradip Lock police station on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Rini...
Cuttack Cyber Police Bust Rs 88 Lakh Sextortion Racket, Five Arrested
Cyber police in Cuttack registered a major sextortion case on January 19, 2026, after a retired 72-year-old state government employee was duped of nearly Rs 88 lakh. Investigators revealed that...
Man Shot Dead in Khurda, Past Enmity Suspected
A 42-year-old man was shot dead in Begunia, Khurda district, Odisha, on Monday night in a suspected case of murder linked to a past rivalry. The victim, identified as Basudeb...
Angul Police Seize 28g Brown Sugar, Rs 26 Lakh Cash; Nab Two Peddlers
In a significant operation against drug trafficking, Angul police, in coordination with a special squad, arrested two persons and recovered 28 grams of brown sugar along with Rs 26,00,315 in...
Blank Shots Fired by Police in Broad Daylight Clash in Barang; 10 Arrested Over Land Dispute
Amid growing concerns over rising crime in the Barang police station area, police fired blank shots in the air on Sunday afternoon to bring a violent land dispute confrontation under...
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