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.
Vigilance Raids Uncover Koraput Forester’s Empire of Wealth
In a major crackdown on corruption, Odisha Vigilance officials have unearthed assets worth crores belonging to Niranjan Satapathy, a Forester in the Koraput Forest Division. The ongoing searches, initiated on...
Bomb Attack in Pipili Injures Two, One Detained
A violent bomb attack linked to a land dispute shocked Kalapadar village under Kanas block in Pipili, Puri district. Consequently, two people suffered serious injuries in the incident. Initially, a...
Odisha EOW Arrests Fraudster from Pune for Duping Police SI Aspirants of Over Rs 1 Crore
In a major breakthrough, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Odisha Crime Branch has arrested a cunning fraudster, Chatur Kalia alias Kalindi Rout, from Pune. Kalia had allegedly duped...
Man Kills Wife With Axe in Bolangir
A shocking murder took place in Jarlakani village under Deogaon police limits in Bolangir district, where a man killed his wife with an axe following a domestic dispute. According to...
Odisha Excise Dept Seizes Contraband Worth Rs 1.14 Crore on Day 4 of Special Drive
The Odisha Excise Department continued its aggressive Special Enforcement Drive with significant success on the fourth day, seizing contraband valued at Rs 1,14,62,974 during operations conducted on December 23, 2025....
Fake Cop Nabbed in Khandagiri Hills for Blackmailing Couples
Khandagiri police have arrested a man posing as a sub-inspector who was allegedly blackmailing young couples caught in intimate moments at the scenic Khandagiri hills in the state capital. The...
Khurda Court Sentences Rapist to 10 Years RI
In a significant verdict emphasising the commitment to justice, the Court of Additional Sessions Judge II in Khurda district has convicted and sentenced Banka Nayak, a resident of Tangiapada, to...
Charred Body of Woman Found in Nabarangpur
A shocking incident has sparked public outrage in Nabarangpur district as police recovered the charred body of a woman from the roadside near Daspur DNK village, close to the Turudihi...
Odisha Excise Seizes Rs 1.64 Crore Contraband in First 2 Days of New Year Enforcement Drive
In a strong move to curb excise violations ahead of New Year celebrations, the Odisha Excise Department, in coordination with the Police, has seized contraband valued at ₹1.64 crore during...
Youth’s Mysterious Death in Bhubaneswar Guest House: Wife Alleges Murder
In a shocking incident, the body of a young man was recovered under suspicious circumstances from a guest house near Nalco Square in Bhubaneswar on Sunday evening. The deceased has...
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