News from Ganjam

Diarrhoea spreads to Digapahandi in Ganjam, following outbreaks in Jajpur and Bhadrak, with several hospitalised and two alleged deaths. Health and sanitation departments are investigating. While residents claim that diarrhoea is the cause of two deaths, the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) has denied any confirmed fatalities due to the illness so far.

A 23-year-old cricketer, Shankar Maharana, died after an ambulance broke down during his transfer to Berhampur hospital, sparking outrage over alleged negligence in Odisha's emergency medical services.

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of alleged Dalit abuse in Odisha's Ganjam district, issues notices for a detailed report on actions and compensation.

Skeletal remains of a missing minor girl from Ganjam were found in Kandhamal's Gasm forest, identified by her father through clothing. Police are investigating suspected murder.

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids at seven locations linked to AEE Susil Kumar Panda in Ganjam and Puri over alleged disproportionate assets, seizing documents and financial records.

Shibaram Behera died after being crushed under a chariot during Rath Yatra in Ganjam's Shikula village. A separate DJ vehicle accident claimed 14-year-old Soumyaranjan Raut's life in Bhadrak.

Students at Khallikote Unitary University protested against the PG hostel's closure. Compounding their frustrations, the varsity authorities had cut off the power supply and suspended food services at the hostel, causing unrest among the PG students residing there. The University authorities have planned to dismantle the student accommodation facility and construct a new one in its place.

The incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows two men being publicly humiliated and tortured on mere suspicion of cattle smuggling. 

A woman from Odisha's Kandhamal district seeks justice after alleged betrayal by her live-in partner, Anik Singh, including threats and police inaction. The woman accused Anik Singh of emotional and psychological abuse, alleging that despite cohabiting as a couple for years, he is now attempting to sever ties without accountability.

Crime Branch DG Vinaytosh Mishra reveals CCTV and mobile evidence in Gopalpur gangrape case, as NHRC demands reports on the investigation and victim's condition. The anti-crime agency will make all efforts to help ensure stringent punishment to the wrongdoers, Crime Branch DG Vinaytosh Mishra said to mediapersons.

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the Gopalpur gangrape case, demanding reports from Odisha's Chief Secretary and DGP on the investigation and victim's condition within two weeks. Meanwhile, the Director General (DG) of the Crime Branch expressed that substantial evidence has been found from CCTV footage and seized mobile phones.

A police constable, Bijay Kumar Mahapatra, was attacked with a sharp weapon while resolving a family dispute in Berhampur's Baidyanathpur locality. When some officers from Baidyanathpur Police Station arrived and attempted to calm the situation, Ganesh suddenly turned violent and attacked constable Bijay with the weapon, injuring his right palm. The attacker, Ganesh, was subdued by SP Saravana Vivek M and team.

A 20-year-old woman was gangraped at Gopalpur Beach by three among ten accused, including four minors. Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M detailed the incident and ongoing investigation. The accused had extorted some money from the young woman in cash and also through UPI transaction.

A 16-year-old girl in Ganjam district, Odisha, attempted suicide after being allegedly raped by her alcoholic father. She is currently fighting for her life at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. The accused was arrested and sent to judicial custody.

A Class 8 student, Shubhakara Nahak, was killed and another, Swapnajit Nahak, injured when a cement-laden truck hit their bicycle on Kodala-Brahmapur road. The incident led to public outrage and a blockade on Bhubaneswar-Aska highway.