Crime News Updates

Sundergarh: A builder had a fortunate escape while his private security guard was injured after unidentified miscreants opened fire on their SUV near Beldihi in Rourkela last night. The security guard Mithu Singh has sustained three bullet injuries in his head and is said to be battling for life at the hospital. According to reports, […]

Cuttack: A youth died after being shot at by unidentified miscreants near Godisahi under Barang police limits today. The deceased has been identified as Sunil Ranjan Sahu who was working as a supervisor at Sri Sri University. Though the exact reason behind the murder is still unclear, it could be the fall out of some […]

Balasore: A special team of Kharagpur Crime Branch has intensified probe into the theft of oil from a train carriage at Bahanaga Bazaar Railway Station in Balasore. Moreover, the team recovered some stolen diesel from Ichapur village following raids yesterday. Sources said miscreants had allegedly stolen diesel from the train carriage which was on its […]

Balasore: A woman has brought rape attempt charges against Balasore MP’s representative Mahadeb Das. The matter came to light after the victim lodged a complaint in connection with the incident at Rupsa Police Station today. In her complaint, the woman alleged that she had approached the Balasore MP’s representative to seek help as she was […]

Dharmagarh: In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old boy was stoned to death by unidentified miscreants today while he was on a morning walk near Dumerguda village in Kalahandi district. The deceased, identified as Kailash Majhi was working as a labourer after failing in Class X examination this year. According to reports, Kailash had left home […]

Bhubaneswar: After facing criticism over rising incidents of crime in Bhubaneswar, the Commissionerate Police claimed success in foiling a dacoity bid. Moreover, the Quick Action Team (QAT) of Commissionerate police arrested two arms dealers -Sangram and Sunil who were planning to commit a dacoity at Tamando area on the city’s outskirts. Senior police officials informed […]

The Special Task Force of Odisha Crime Branch arrested two associates of notorious gangster Tito alias Seikh Usman Ali in connection with a land grabbing case registered in 2018.

Balasore: Bhograi Police arrested a youth for allegedly attacking a woman at Shyamanandipur area. The accused, identified as Sania Hui confessed to have committed the crime after the victim’s daughter rejected his marriage proposal, police said. Sources said, the critically injured woman has been shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed that […]

Cuttack: Panic spread after a child’s severed head was recovered from a garbage dump near Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack today. The matter came to light after a few locals spotted the head of the child near the Treasury office and alerted the police. Later, police rushed to the spot and sent the body part for […]

Bhubaneswar: Bodies of a youth and a girl were found hanging in an an under construction apartment in Bhubaneswar today. According to sources, prima facie, it is suspected to be a case of suicide. The deceased hail from Mayurbhanj and it was only a day before that they had come to Bhubaneswar, informed sources. As […]

Bolangir: Taking cognizance of a spurt in criminal activities, Patnagarh Police today arrested seven miscreants involved in a series of loot incidents. One pistol, five mobile phones, four motorcycles and other sharp weapons have been recovered from the possession of the criminal gang that had unleashed terror in the region. Senior police officials informed that […]

Jagatsinghpur: Continuing with its crackdown on gangster Tito links, the Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch today conducted simultaneous raids on the residence of one Diptiranjan Das at Mukundapur in Jagatsinghpur and Bhubaneswar. The raid was conducted by STF team led by DSP Ramchandra Thamba. One pistol, 12 rounds of live ammunition and […]

Balasore: A city-based transporter was shot dead in front of his house at Firingipatna under Sahadevkhunta police limits in Balasore. The deceased has been identified as Manas Das. Sources said miscreants attacked Das soon after he was trying to enter his house at around 11: 30 pm yesterday. Though the exact reason behind the firing […]

Puri: Mystery shrouds the death of a young couple whose bodies were found hanging from a tree at Raigiripur village in Pipili block in the district today. Though it is still unclear whether the couple committed suicide or was murdered, police have started investigation into the incident. A forensic team has also reached the spot […]

Bhubaneswar: Apart from a well organised crime syndicate, arrested gangster Syed Usman Ali alias Tito was also behind a major illegal cattle trafficking racket that has its roots spread to Bangladesh, revealed senior officials of the special task force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch. The links were exposed after the STF arrested gangster Tito’s […]