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.
Kendrapara Minor Girl’s Death: Police Detain Father-Son Duo
Rajnagar police detained two persons in connection with the death of a seven-year-old girl in Badhinakolha village under Kendrapara district. The accused, identified as Benucharan Das and his son, were...
Rs 3.67 Cr Excise Fraud Exposed in Sambalpur, Two Arrested
A major financial fraud has rocked the Sambalpur Excise Department, where officials allegedly siphoned off government funds worth Rs 3.67 crore through fake transactions. Police arrested two accused — suspended...
OPHWC Sambalpur Deputy Manager Remanded in Jail for Over 400% DA
In a significant breakthrough in its drive against corruption, the Odisha Vigilance has arrested Bidyut Ranjan Bhol, Deputy Manager of the Sambalpur Division of the Odisha Police Housing & Welfare...
Vigilance Arrests Cuttack AEE for Amassing DA Over 128%
The Odisha Vigilance has arrested Satyaprakash Narayan Bhattaray, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Badamba Panchayat Samiti in Cuttack district, for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets (DA) to the tune of over...
Vigilance intercepts OPHWC Deputy Manager with ₹5.18L ‘ill-gotten’ cash, raids yield ₹45L more
In a major anti-corruption operation, the Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday intercepted Bidyut Ranjan Bhol, Deputy Manager of the Sambalpur Division of the Odisha Police Housing & Welfare Corporation (OPHWC), while...
West Bengal Woman Gang-Raped in Bhubaneswar After Being Offered Lift
A shocking incident unfolded in Bhubaneswar when two men lured a woman from West Bengal with the pretext of giving her a lift to the railway station and then gang-raped...
Four Poachers Arrested for Killing Sambar Deer in Similipal, 151 kg of Venison Seized
Forest department officials in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district have arrested four poachers for hunting and butchering a Sambar deer inside the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary. On March 27, while on routine patrol...
Notorious Criminal Arman Khan Arrested in Sambalpur
Dhanupali Police arrested Arman Khan, a notorious criminal from Kumharpada, Sambalpur, while he was dealing brown sugar near DR Park. Acting on a tip-off, police formed a special team and...
Minor Girl Rescued in Bhubaneswar After Abuse Allegations, House Owner Detained
Police in Bhubaneswar rescued a 12-year-old minor girl from a house in Sailashree Vihar after allegations of physical abuse surfaced. Officers detained the house owner’s wife for interrogation following complaints...
Woman’s Death in Nuapada Sparks Villagers’ Protest
Police recovered the body of Hemkumari Sahu from her house in Kadomeri village under Beltukuri police station in Nuapada district. Officers arrested her husband, Bhim Satnami and produced him in...
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