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.
Bhubaneswar Gang Rape Case Escalates: Red Flag Status Invokes High-Level Probe
The gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Saheed Nagar has been classified as a “red flag” case, prompting the Commissionerate Police to hand over investigative oversight to the Crime...
Two Arrested for Molesting Woman at Bhubaneswar’s IG Park
In a disturbing incident that has reignited fears over women’s safety in the city, two men were arrested by the Commissionerate Police on Sunday for allegedly molesting a woman at...
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Forest Range Officer in DA Case
In a significant crackdown on corruption within the state’s forest department, Odisha Vigilance has placed Rajendra Kumar Samantray, a Forest Range Officer stationed at Rahama Forest Range in Jagatsinghpur district,...
Two Arrested in Bhubaneswar Gang-Rape Case Involving Minor Girl Lured with Job Promise
In a shocking incident that has once again cast a shadow over the Odisha capital, two men were arrested on Friday for allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl in a rented...
Forged Lottery Racket Busted in Rourkela: 4 Held, Rs 25.37 Lakh Seized
In a significant operation against illegal gambling activities, the Rourkela Police have successfully dismantled a forged lottery racket operating within the city. Acting on specific intelligence, police teams conducted simultaneous...
Binjharpur Addl Tahasildar Caught Taking Rs 30K Bribe for Favourable Land Demarcation
In a swift anti-corruption operation, the Odisha Vigilance team on Friday apprehended Pradipta Kumar Sethi, Additional Tahasildar and In-Charge Tahasildar of Binjharpur Tahasil in Jajpur district, while he was allegedly...
Sorcery Suspicion Leads to Brutal Murder in Malkangiri, Two Detained
A shocking murder linked to sorcery suspicion has shaken Uskapalli village under Kalimela police station in Malkangiri district. Police detained two suspects after a 51-year-old man was killed in a...
Woman Stoned to Death in Angul, Daughter-in-Law Among Detained
Angul district witnessed a shocking incident on Wednesday night when a woman was stoned to death in her rented house at Khalari Jamubandha under Angul Sadar police station. Reports confirmed...
Bhubaneswar: Class 9 Tribal Student Murdered in Hostel; 8 School Staff Arrested, 3 Minors Detained
In a shocking revelation, Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh stated that the death of 14-year-old Class 9 student Shiva Munda at a renowned private residential school was a...
Over 200 Auto Drivers Siege Bhubaneswar Airport Police Station After Violent Clash with Local Youths
The law and order situation in Odisha's capital city took an alarming turn on Wednesday as a minor dispute over vehicle overtaking escalated into a full-blown violent confrontation right in...
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