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.
Jharsuguda Police Bust Major Robbery Gang: 10 Held Including 2 Minors, Over Rs 1.25 Crore in Gold and Valuables Recovered
In a significant breakthrough, Jharsuguda police have cracked the daring robbery case that occurred on November 19 at Binayak Puram, near the Manmohan School ground under the Town police station...
PEO Arrested for Embezzling Rs 12.87 Lakh SFC Fund in Kandhamal
The Odisha Vigilance Directorate has arrested Binayak Nayak, the former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Kuerimandu Gram Panchayat under Phiringia Block in Kandhamal District. Nayak, who is currently attached to...
Fugitive Arrested After 18 Years in Sambalpur Murder Case
Police in Sambalpur arrested Mangulu Rout, who evaded authorities for 18 years after his conviction in a murder case. Officers captured him at his home in Tapakera village on November...
Five Arrested in Chandaka Youth Murder Case
Chandaka police have arrested five persons in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old youth, identified as Satrughna Birua @ Satura, of Jajpur district. The incident occurred late on November...
Retired Assistant BEO Faces 4-Year Jail Term for Bribery
In a significant victory for anti-corruption efforts, Ramakanta Sethy, a retired Assistant Block Education Officer from the office of the Block Education Officer (BEO) in Jajpur, Odisha, has been convicted...
Deogarh: Home Guard Arrested for Strangling Woman to Death Over Marriage Pressure
In a shocking revelation, police in Deogarh district have solved the murder of a 32-year-old woman who was abandoned by her husband, arresting her lover—a serving home guard—for the crime....
Fugitive Murder Accused Arrested in Bhawanipatna After Six Years
Police arrest a fugitive murder accused in Bhawanipatna after six years of evasion, bringing closure to a long-pending case. The accused, Bachu Majhi, allegedly killed Purna Majhi in May 2019...
Brutal Assault Leaves 55-Yr-Old Man Dead in Rajanagar Temple, 3 Detained
In a shocking incident at the revered Maa Thanapati Thakurani Peeth in Righagad village, under Rajnagar police station in Kendrapara district, Odisha, a 55-year-old man was fatally assaulted during a...
Drunk Man Beats Wife to Death in Vyasanagar, Arrested
In another case of domestic violence, a woman named Bela Purti lost her life after being severely beaten by her husband, Bhagirathi Purti, in the tribal settlement of Chunbhati Plot...
Three Notorious Criminals Injured in Rourkela Police Encounter
In a major operation, Rourkela police conducted a significant encounter in the Lahunipada and Chandiposh police station areas late Saturday night. Three most-wanted criminals were seriously injured during the encounter...
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