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.
From Pan Shops to Drug Dens: Special Crime Unit Targets Cannabis Racket in Bhubaneswar
The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, is grappling with a growing menace of illegal cannabis trade, turning its streets into a hub for illicit activities. On Monday, the Commissionerate Police’s...
Police Detains Man Over for Attempted Sexual Assault on Professor’s Wife in Balasore
In a disturbing development, an alleged attempt to sexually assault the wife of a professor was reported at Fakir Mohan University in Nuapadhi, Balasore district. The incident occurred around 1:30...
Five Aides Held as Police Intensify Hunt for Fugitive Corporator Amaresh Jena
The investigation into the high-profile rape and foeticide case involving Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Corporator Amresh Jena has taken a significant turn, with Laxmisagar police arresting five individuals for allegedly...
BJD Corporator Booked for Rape and Forced Abortion of Minor in Bhubaneswar
A serious case has rocked Bhubaneswar as a 19-year-old woman has accused Biju Janata Dal (BJD) corporator Amaresh Jena of rape and forced abortion. The complaint, lodged at Laxmisagar police...
Leopard Skin Seized in Bhubaneswar, STF Arrests Two Smugglers
In a swift crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, Odisha’s Special Task Force (STF) apprehended two individuals near New Infovalley Road, Bhubaneswar, for possession of a leopard skin. Acting on intelligence...
Man Arrested After Failed Bid to Enter Odisha Secretariat with Fake ID
The Capital Police in Bhubaneswar on Thursday arrested Sandeep Kumar Pradhan (30), a resident of Balugaon, for attempting to enter the Lok Seva Bhawan with a fake secretariat entry pass...
Bhubaneswar Rape Case Escalates: After Student Congress Leader, Associate Arrested
The high-profile rape case in Bhubaneswar has taken a dramatic turn with the arrest of Udit Pradhan, the state president of the Student Congress, and his associate Ayushman Sahu by...
Jagatsinghpur Gang-Rape Case: Prime Accused Arrested, Political Protests Escalate
A brutal gang-rape incident involving a young Scheduled Caste woman in the Jagatsinghpur Sadar police area has sent shockwaves across Odisha. The primary accused, identified as Priti Ranjan Behera alias...
Udit Pradhan Sent to Jharpada Jail in Alleged Rape Case
Udit Pradhan, the suspended president of the Odisha Student Congress, was sent to Jharpada Jail on Monday after his bail was rejected in a high-profile rape case. The Mancheswar police...
Man Shoots Wife Over Suspected Family Feud in Bolangir Village
In a distressing incident in Chulhadarho village, under the Patnagarh block of Bolangir district, Odisha, a man allegedly shot his wife with a country-made firearm, leaving her critically injured. The...
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