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.
Habitual Offender Arrested in Chandrasekharpur Robbery Case
Commissionerate Police arrested Bapi Nayak (22), a habitual offender, in connection with a violent robbery near Adarsha Basti, Niladri Vihar, Bhubaneswar that occurred on the evening of 19th March 2025....
Cuttack Cyber Cell Cracks Sextortion Case; Nigerian National Arrested from Delhi
In a breakthrough, the Cuttack Police successfully cracked a sextortion case that led to the tragic suicide of a victim. The investigation, initiated on March 1, 2025, after the victim's...
Bloodshed in Sundargarh: Two Women Killed in Axe Attack
A family dispute in Tumulia under Hemgiri police station, Sundargarh district, Odisha, culminated in tragedy when two women lost their lives to a violent attack. Reports indicate that during an...
Tensions Flare in Bolangir Village as Family Dispute Turns Bloody
A violent altercation stemming from familial disputes and past enmity left three individuals critically injured in Garei village under Muribahal police limits in Bolangir district. The incident occurred on Friday...
Family Feud Turns Tragic: Woman, Daughter Hacked to Death in Sundargarh
A shocking double murder has sent shockwaves through the Hemgir area of Sundargarh district in Odisha. On Saturday evening, a 70-year-old woman and her daughter were allegedly hacked to death...
Skeletal Remains, Knife Found Near Ganjam’s Ketamani Hills Sparks Probe
A shocking discovery was made under the Ketamani Hills near Khajuripalli village, Ganjam district, as skeletal remains suspected to belong to a young woman aged 20-25 were found on Saturday....
Dhenkanal Cashew Forest Murder Mystery Solved; Police Recreate Crime Scene
A shocking murder case, involving the recovery of a young man’s body from a cashew forest, has been solved by the Odisha Police within just two days. The incident took...
Illegal SIM Card Sales to Foreign Nationals Lead to Two Arrests in Ganjam’s Gopalpur
In a striking development, police in Ganjam district arrested two individuals for illegally selling SIM cards to foreign nationals arriving at the Gopalpur Port. The accused, identified as G. Samba...
Man Killed in Axe Attack Over Past Enmity In Sambalpur Village
In a heart-wrenching incident in Ganjabahali village, Sambalpur district of Odisha, Murali Dhal (56) lost his life following an axe attack. The incident, around 11:30 AM on Saturday, has sent...
Youth Brutally Attacked in Balasore’s Soro
In a shocking incident near Shirapur Chhak at Soro, Balasore, a 23-year-old man, Dipak Jena, was critically injured in a violent group assault on Wednesday evening. According to sources, the...
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