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.
Nuapada Migrant Worker Electrocuted and Burned After Escape Attempt
A shocking incident of brutality against a migrant worker has emerged in Nuapada district. Authorities reported that a labourer was dragged off a train, electrocuted near a transformer, and then...
Excise Department’s Special Drive: Rs 2.92 Crore Worth of Contraband Seized
The Excise Department registered 486 cases, including 24 cases booked under the NDPS Act and seized contraband valued at Rs 2.92 crore during the 25th and 26th days of its...
Pickup Van Helper Brutally Killed in Balasore; Police Detain Youths, Security Tightened
Pickup van helper Makandar Mohammad, 35, died after a brutal assault near Sahada Chhak in Balasore. Police registered a murder case at Sadar police station following a complaint by his...
Bhubaneswar: AC Mechanic Arrested for Attempting to Molest Minor Left Alone at Home
The Commissionerate Police’s Mahila Police Station has arrested an AC repair technician, Hijabul Rehman, for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a minor girl when he visited her home for repairs....
Three More Operatives of ‘Katrisarai’ Cyberfraud Gang Arrested in Bhubaneswar
In a swift operation, the Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has dismantled a well-organised interstate cyber fraud gang known as the “Katrisarai Gang of Bihar”, arresting 15 members and seizing electronic...
Bengaluru Techie Murder Case: Teen Neighbour Arrested After Police Reveal Fire Was Staged
What was initially believed to be a tragic death by fire and suffocation has now been revealed as a chilling case of murder. Police investigations into the death of 34-year-old...
Notorious Burglar with 70+ Prior Cases Arrested in Dhauli House Theft
Police have cracked a house burglary reported in the Dhauli area of Khordha district, arresting a veteran property offender with an extensive criminal record spanning multiple police stations in Odisha....
Police Bust Bihar’s ‘Katrisarai Gang’ in Bhubaneswar, 12 Arrested
Acting on credible intelligence, the Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack (UPD) has successfully dismantled a well-organised interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 12 individuals and seizing a large cache of electronic devices,...
Sword-Wielding Birthday Bash Turns into Terror in Bhubaneswar, Four Arrested
In a bizarre incident that has sparked widespread outrage and concerns over law and order in Odisha's capital, four youths were arrested by Laxmisagar police on Saturday for using a...
Interstate Telegram Investment Scam Busted: 7 Arrested, 90 Lakh+ Frozen in Bank Accounts
In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, the Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has dismantled a sophisticated interstate investment scam operating through Telegram and social media platforms. The operation, led by the...
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