Tag: Investigation

Bhadrak: A woman and two minor girls drowned in a pond at Sahapur Nuangaon under Tihidi Police limits in Chandbali block of Bhadrak district today. The deceased minor girls have been identified as one Ashok Das’s daughter Anjana (9) and Shridhar Mallik’s daughter Shrabani (10), while the woman has been identified as the grandmother of […]

Khurda: Unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled bombs at the vehicle of MP Prashanta Nanda’s son Rishab Nanda Monday night. However, no injuries or casualty were reported after the bombing. As per sources, the incident occurred while he was on his way to Bhubaneswar along with his driver and personal assistant after attending a programme in Anantapalli […]

Gajapati: In a shocking incident, two teenage love birds committed suicide by consuming pesticides in Dubruguda village under R.Udayagiri police limits of Gajapati district after parents refused to accept their relationship. The deceased have been identified as Ramesh Rayet and Jasmine Dalbehera. Sources said, the duo was in love but their parents were against the […]

Dhenkanal: A woman and her daughter were burnt alive after a gas cylinder caught fire in Bhuban of Dhenkanal today. The incident took place after gas started to leak when the girl was preparing tea at her home. The woman, who rushed in to save her daughter was also engulfed in the fire. Husband of […]

Balasore: More than 3 weeks after the mysterious death of two school girls at Tentei village under Soro block of Balasore, locals staged protests today demanding a CBI investigation into the matter. The protesters staged demonstration at Ainri square, blocking the Anantpur-Soro road following which traffic movement was disrupted. “Some people have demanded CBI investigation […]

Malkangiri: A 10-year-old girl is now battling for life after she was allegedly raped by a youth in Malkangiri yesterday. As per the complaint filed by the family members, the youth raped the girl after taking her to his house. The matter came to light after the girl’s uncle found blood stains on her clothes. […]

Bonai: A probe has begun in the under-construction bridge collapse incident near Kunchapani under K. Balanga police limits in Sundergarh on Sunday. According to sources, a committee has been formed to investigate the matter. Bonai sub-collector has informed that only after the submission of a report by the committee further action will be taken. “A […]

Berhampur: Police have seized 3.15 quintal silver ornaments from a vehicle in Gosaninuagaon of Berhampur. While one Kedar Achari and the driver of the vehicle have been detained for interrogation, an investigation is currently underway to find out more details. Police have come to know that on previous occasions Achari had distributed silver ornaments to […]

Bhubaneswar: To streamline police investigation, Odisha Crime Branch on Thursday issued an advisory and saying no to obsolete form of investigation to bring increase the conviction rates. In view of amendment of statutory provisions and dictums in judicial pronouncements, photography and videography play significant role in investigation of criminal cases, the advisory read. Hence statement […]

Bhubaneswar: In a fresh development in the schoolteacher Itishree Pradhan murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitted a probe report on the incident to the Supreme Court today. The central investigating agency submitted the report in a sealed envelope. Sources said the next hearing on the case will be held in February, 2018. […]

Narla: A businessman was killed by armed dacoits at his house in Narla Road under Narla police limits of Kalahandi district last night. Businessman Kisan Agrawal was alone at his house when the dacoits entered and killed him before decamping with large amount of valuables. Kisan’s family members had been to a relative’s house in […]

Bhubaneswar:  As part of the investigation into the Koraput gang rape incident, lie detection test of one of the suspects is being conducted at the Bhubaneswar Forensic Laboratory here today. Meanwhile, DGP RP Sharma said the investigation has progressed and the suspects are being interrogated. He further said that no information on the alleged involvement […]

Bolangir: While investigation into the tender fraud by Suraj Enterprises is on in full swing, questions are being raised on the alleged role of Bolangir Superintending Engineer (Roads and Building) Upendra Kumar Mund in the forgery. It is alleged that even though the State Bank of India (SBI) main branch at Bhawanipatna had apprised the […]

Cuttack: Emphasizing on the importance of curbing crime against women & children, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urged the police department to carry out its duties in a professional manner. Speaking at the closing ceremony of 65th Police Duty Meet in Cuttack today, Patnaik said, “Odisha Police has made progress, particularly with increasing use of scientific […]

Kendrapara: The statutory warning, expiry rule and other guidelines on sale of liquor do not deter the liquor mafia, who are doing brisk business by selling the spurious contraband items in parts of Kendrapara district. Even as the illegal trade has become rampant in the area, local administration and excise department have utterly failed to […]