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.
9 Stolen Speed Bikes Seized in Phulbani; 4 Arrested
In a major breakthrough, the Phulbani Town Police, under the directive of SP Harish Bishi and direct supervision of SDPO Shubhrajeet Bishwal, successfully dismantled a high-profile bike theft racket on...
Placement Officer Arrested for Job Scam in Bhubaneswar
In a significant bust, Bhubaneswar’s Chandrasekharpur Police arrested a fraudulent placement officer for allegedly duping students under the guise of job placement through a private training institution. The accused, identified...
Gopalpur Gang Rape Case: Crime Branch Takes Six Accused on Remand
The Odisha Crime Branch has placed six accused from the Gopalpur gang rape case into two days of remand, as approved by the Berhmapur SDJM court. The remand aims to...
Woman Attacked with Sword, Son Shot During Group Clash in Baripada
Tension gripped Kalikapur Sahi under Town Police Station limits in Baripada on Tuesday as a violent altercation between two local groups spiralled into a brutal outbreak of street violence. The...
Rayagada: CDPO, Clerk Caught Taking Rs 80K Bribe For Tribal Woman’s Anganwadi Job Appointment
In a major crackdown on corruption in recruitment, Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested Sushila Sabar, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Bisamcuttack, and Rama Chandra Patra, Clerk-cum-Accountant, for allegedly demanding...
Hotel Owner Attacked, Rs 30K Looted at Gunpoint in Balasore
In a shocking incident that unfolded in broad daylight near Sahadevkhunta police station, the owner of Hotel Mayuri, Subrata Kumar Barik, was brutally attacked and robbed at gunpoint by a...
Daughter, Son-in-law Accused of Swindling ₹10 Lakh from Ailing Mother in Bhubaneswar
A heartbreaking case of alleged familial betrayal has come to light in Bhubaneswar, where a 70-year-old woman suffering from paralysis has accused her eldest daughter and son-in-law of cheating her...
Bhadrak Trader Shot in Loot Bid: DIG Leads Investigation, CCTV Scanned
In a shocking incident that rocked the Charampa area of Bhadrak, a local trader was critically injured after unidentified assailants shot him near the Ram Mandir locality and fled with...
Man Kills Father Over Land Dispute in Nuapada
A shocking incident unfolded in Kurumunda village under Beltukri police limits of Nuapada district, where a man was allegedly killed by his son over a land dispute. The deceased has...
Trader Shot and Robbed Off Cash in Bhadrak
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Bhadrak, Odisha, a local businessman was shot and robbed near the Ram Mandir in Charampa on Saturday evening, June 21, 2025....
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