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.
Mumbai-based Woman DJ Molested in Bhubaneswar Hotel, 3 Including Nightclub Owner Held
A Mumbai-based female DJ, Hina Sheikh, narrowly escaped a horrific ordeal in Bhubaneswar after being targeted in an attempted rape and murder plot. The incident occurred at a hotel following...
Sarpanch’s Husband Brutally Murdered in Sonepur
A shocking murder has rocked Gajabandh Panchayat in Odisha’s Sonepur district. Ballabh Kheti, former sarpanch and husband of the current panchayat head, Basanti Kheti, was hacked to death with sharp...
Bhubaneswar Couple Arrested in Rs 6.3 Lakh Land Scam Case
In a significant development, the Nandankanan Police Station in Bhubaneswar arrested a couple, Surendra Mohanty (50) and Tapaswini Mohanty (44), on charges of cheating, obscene behavior, and criminal intimidation. The...
ED Swoops Down on Raja Chakra’s Keonjhar Residence, Seals Transport Office
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted high-profile raids at the Jagannathpur residence of Soumya Shankar Chakra, popularly known as Raja Chakra, in Keonjhar, Odisha, on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The operation,...
Odisha CID Busts Rs 9 Cr Investment Scam, Arrests Two from Punjab
Odisha Crime Branch has apprehended two cyber fraudsters from Punjab for orchestrating a high-value investment scam, deceiving citizens with fraudulent IPO and Over-The-Counter (OTC) trading schemes. The fraud involved sophisticated...
CBI Secures Extradition of Fugitive Monika Kapoor from USA in 2002 Import-Export Fraud Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) achieved a significant milestone in its fight against economic crimes by successfully extraditing Monika Kapoor from the United States on July 9, 2025. Kapoor,...
Brown Sugar Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized in Bhubaneswar; Five Suspects Nabbed
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Maitree Vihar Police Station in Bhubaneswar executed a surprise raid on July 9, 2025, near the Hatiashuni Water Tank, apprehending five individuals...
Bolangir: Two Youths Stabbed at Playground, Assailants Flee
Two young men were stabbed by unidentified miscreants at a local playground in Murasingh village, under the jurisdiction of Deogaon Police Station in Bolangir district. According to eyewitness accounts, the...
Odisha Vigilance Nabs Doctor in Rs 10K Bribery Case Over Post-Mortem Report
Dr. Siba Prasad Sethi, a Medical Officer at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kujang, Jagatsinghpur, and his associate, Surya Narayan Choudhury, were apprehended by the Odisha Vigilance in a...
Youth Fatally Attacked Over Past Enmity in Berhampur
A youth from Singabadi village under Golanthara police limits in Berhamapur was fatally attacked late Sunday night in a shocking display of violence, suspected to stem from a past enmity....
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