Odia YouTuber Laba Hansda controversy deepens as former marriage, deception, abuse allegations surface

Days after the suspicious death of his rumoured girlfriend in Bengaluru, popular Odia YouTuber Laba Hansda has found himself at the centre of a spiralling controversy. It has now been confirmed that Hansda was previously married, a fact he allegedly concealed while being involved in romantic relationships with multiple women, including the deceased.

Photo With Former Wife Surfaces

A photograph showing Laba Hansda with his former wife has been obtained by OTV, lending credibility to claims that he had been married earlier.

According to sources, he is no longer living with his wife, who now resides in Bhadrak and is reportedly supporting their daughter alone, as per allegations made by his in-laws, who spoke to the media a day after the girlfriend’s death.

The controversy further deepened after family members, including a cousin, confirmed the marriage.

“Yes, he is married and even has a daughter. His wife is living in Bhadrak and working there. We don’t know about his other relationships,” said Budhirai Hansda, Laba's cousin.

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Allegations of Deception and Abuse

Laba Hansda has not only been accused of hiding his marital status but also of pretending to be unmarried in front of his deceased girlfriend and several other young women.

The influencer, known for his travel vlogs, allegedly engaged in multiple romantic affairs while projecting himself as single.

In another development, an audio recording of the late girlfriend has surfaced, in which she is heard telling a friend about the physical and mental abuse she allegedly suffered at Hansda's hands.

The woman also hints at sexual harassment, saying she was subjected to mistreatment in their relationship. The audio, now circulating on social media, is being reviewed by the police as part of the investigation.

Police Case Registered in Bengaluru

Following the woman’s death, the HSR Layout Police in Bengaluru registered a case against Laba Hansda based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s brother. The complaint alleges that Hansda’s involvement with multiple women caused frequent quarrels and emotional trauma, pushing his sister towards suicide.

The police have begun an investigation into the matter. While social media is abuzz with the developments, Hansda has remained silent, refusing to make any public statement so far.

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Meanwhile, some of Hansda’s family members confirmed his marriage, others expressed ignorance. It is also worth noting that Hansda has remained untraceable since the events unfolded and has not released any statements from himself, except for a social media letter from his team, asking fans for support.