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Odisha man hacks wife to death in front of polling booth 
Odisha man hacks wife to death in front of polling booth 

Due to a family feud, Rashmirekha was staying at her parental house. She was married to Prabhakar Rout four years ago. The couple has a one-and-a-half-year-old son. She along with her uncle came to Muktadihi booth-4 for voting when the incident took place

Pune Porsche crash case
Porsche crash case: Accused minor's father, grandpa remanded in 14-day judicial custody

Pune builder Vishal S. Agarwal and his father Surendrakumar B. Agarwal were sent to judicial custody for 14 days due to threats, abduction charges, and their link to a fatal Porsche crash by a minor, killing two techies.

  • Friday, 31 May 2024
Youtuber Held For Blackmailing Woman
Youtuber Chandan Kar arrested for ‘blackmailing’ woman in Bhubaneswar

It is alleged that the accused Youtuber was harassing the victim by threatening her to show the videos to her husband.

Cyber crime
Guard against financial frauds as data leakage becomes rampant: RBI officials

RBI officials warn that financial frauds are evolving, with data leakage becoming rampant. At a PHDCCI event, they emphasized the importance of citizen awareness to combat these threats. Cybercrimes are expected to cost globally $17.65 trillion annually by 2025. Various fraud types like ATM and card skimming were discussed.

  • Friday, 31 May 2024
Bar dancer found dead in Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh bar dancer found dead at her rented house in Bhubaneswar outskirts

The body of the girl bar dancer was recovered lying in a pool of blood on Friday. As per initial reports, around 25 girls were staying in the building at Shivshakti Nagar.

 Odisha BJYM president injured in ‘attack by BJD workers’ in Chandbali
Odisha BJYM president injured in ‘attack by BJD workers’ in Chandbali

Avilash was returning after campaigning for the party candidates in Chandbali. A group of the ruling party workers assaulted Panda near Sasikadeipur. He sustained injuries in his head. Following the incident, the BJP workers filed a complaint at the Bansada Police Station. 

Odisha Crime Branch EOW arrests man for duping Rs 50 crore in Ponzi scheme 
Odisha Crime Branch EOW arrests man for duping Rs 50 crore in Ponzi scheme 

The accused was identified as Mohan Kumar Parida, a resident of Kandagardi under Chandbali Police limits of Bhadrak. The EOW in a press release said the accused was produced at the designated OPID Court in Cuttack today.

Bhubaneswar residents lost Rs 17 crore to cybercriminals 
Bhubaneswar residents lost Rs 17 crore to cybercriminals 

In Bhubaneswar, cybercriminals have duped Rs 17 crore from residents, with the police receiving 1,515 complaints in four months.

3.75 quintals ganja concealed in steel rod-laden truck seized in Odisha 
3.75 quintals ganja concealed in steel rod-laden truck seized in Odisha 

Police in Sonepur intercepted a truck at Kunja Square and seized 3.75 quintals of ganja hidden under steel rods.

Porsche crash: Court sends doctors who changed minor's blood samples to police remand till May 30 (2
Porsche crash: Court sends doctors who changed minor's blood samples to police remand till May 30

The medicos are -- Sassoon Hospital's Head of Forensics Department, Dr. Ajay Taware and Blood Bank head, Dr. Shrihari Halnor, besides a peon Atul Ghatkamble, who was the alleged conduit for the illegal gratification in the matter.

  • Monday, 27 May 2024
Pune Porsche crash case Dr. Ajay Taware arrested
Porsche crash: Two Pune doctors arrested for 'tinkering' with minor's blood reports

Two senior doctors from Sassoon Hospital, Pune, were arrested for allegedly tampering with the blood report of a minor involved in a fatal Porsche car crash. This incident led to the death of two IT professionals and has sparked significant public outcry and legal scrutiny.

  • Monday, 27 May 2024
Bomb Attack on SUV in Bhubaneswar Sparks Police Investigation
Bomb attack on SUV in Bhubaneswar sparks police investigation

In Bhubaneswar, a bombing targeting an SUV caused significant vehicle damage but no injuries. Khandagiri Police are investigating the attack, suspected to be linked to a past rivalry between two groups involved in a fierce clash two months earlier.

6 injured in post-poll violence in Banki; tension high in Pipili
6 injured in post-poll violence in Banki; tension high in Pipili

Six people were injured in post-election violence in Bedpur, Banki, involving BJD and Congress supporters. Additionally, tension escalated in Pipili after an attack on an MLA's vehicle. Road blockades and police actions followed the incidents.

84kg ganja seized from car with BJD logo in Berhampur
84kg ganja seized from car with BJD sticker in Berhampur

In Berhampur, excise intelligence officials seized 84 kgs of ganja from a car bearing the BJD logo, sparking an investigation into its ownership and connections. Five individuals from Kandhamal were detained for their involvement in this illegal operation.

Bargarh murder: One arrested, main accused still at large 
Bargarh murder: One arrested, main accused still at large 

In Bargarh, police arrested Manoj Nag for the murder of auto-rickshaw driver Biswanath Mirdha on May 20, the day when voting was underway in Bargarh.

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