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 Kidnapping Case: Live-in Partner and Accomplices Arrested in Extortion Plot
In a dramatic turn of events, the Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar arrested five individuals, including a woman involved in a live-in relationship, for abducting her partner and demanding a ransom...
Fraudster Impersonates Police Officer, Caught Cheating Job Aspirants in Cuttack
Cuttack Police have uncovered a significant case of fraud involving an individual posing as a police inspector to deceive job aspirants. The incident came to light after a complaint was...
Alcoholic Husband Kills Wife with Axe Amid Domestic Dispute in Bolangir
Bolangir district has seen a troubling surge in heinous crimes, with several murder cases reported in recent days. In a shocking incident, a man from Antarla village, under Deogaon Police...
Two Women Arrested for Stealing Mobile Phones During Eid Rush in Bhubaneswar
Two women were apprehended for allegedly stealing mobile phones from the crowds during the Eid rush in Bhubaneswar. The suspects, identified as Dropadi Singh (19) and Puja Singh (20), both...
Tragic Clash at Danda Nacha Event Leaves Committee Member Dead in Berhampur
A shocking turn of events at the Danda Nacha event in Berhampur has left the community shaken. Jagadish Panigrahi, a member of the Belagaon Danda Nacha Committee, was brutally murdered...
Odisha CID Cracks ₹1.4 Cr IPO Investment Scam, Arrests 7 Cyber Fraudsters
In yet another breakthrough, Odisha CID Crime Branch has busted a ₹1.4 crore cyber scam involving online trading investments. Seven interstate fraudsters, hailing from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, were arrested...
Bhubaneswar Burglary: Criminal Duo Arrested with Stolen Cash
In connection with a high-profile burglary at Gandamunda Square, Nayapalli Police arrested two accused—Bharat Pandit alias Kuna and Shakti Prasad Karan—linked to a theft involving ₹2,12,000 in cash, cigarettes worth...
Four Arrested in Bhubaneswar Robbery Assault Case, Fifth Suspect on the Run
Acting promptly on a case reported two days ago, Nayapalli Police arrested four individuals involved in an assault and robbery incident near Hotel Crown, NH-16, Bhubaneswar. The accused, armed with...
Bargarh Minor Girl’s Body Found in Sambalpur Forest; Police Investigate Gang Rape and Murder Allegations
A minor girl's decomposed body was recovered from the forest near the Hirakud Reservoir's fishery point in Burla, Sambalpur. The victim, aged 17, had been missing from the Bargarh district...
Monetary Dispute Ends in Tragedy: Friend Turns Foe in Bolangir
A murder case has emerged in Bolangir district's Khaprakhol area, where a financial dispute took a deadly turn. Around 9 PM near a river bridge on the way from Bande...
News, as it should be covered, has been the forte of Pragativadi over the years. And this has ensured a classy readership encompassing the who’s who of the state. The people who matter in Odisha, depend on Pragativadi. For opinion leaders, decision makers and people with surplus disposable income Pragativadi is a must.
