News from Jagatsinghpur

Jagatsinghpur, the smallest district of Odisha in size, is known for its rich cultural heritage and contribution to socio-economic development. This district has got a total population of 11, 36,971 including 577,865 male and 559,106 female as per 2011 census. Famous Paradeep port and oil refinery is another high light of the district.

Prisoner escapes from Cuttack SCB hospital in guise of woman, manhunt launched  
Prisoner escapes from Cuttack SCB hospital in guise of woman, manhunt launched  

Naugaon police had arrested Sajan Das while he was trying to loot a house in Niali area. He was first lodged in Alipingal jail and then shifted to Choudwar jail.

Woman, 6-year-old daughter killed in road mishap in Odisha, roadblock staged  
Woman, 6-year-old daughter killed in road mishap in Odisha, roadblock staged  

Muktar Khan of Mulisingh area under Tirtol police limits along with his daughter-in-law and two granddaughters was going to a nearby hospital on a scooter. As they were nearing Chasapada Square, a sand-laden truck hit them. 

Ostracization
Twin tales of ostracization speak volumes about the state of affairs in Odisha

‘Kangaroo courts’ rule the roost in several parts of the state. Here we are talking about two separate incidents in which two families were ostracised by local villagers and committees in Ganjam and Jagatsinghpur districts.

Lady ASI among 2 cops injured in attack in Odisha 
Lady ASI among 2 cops injured in attack in Odisha 

Police arrested five persons for their alleged involvement in the attack. 

Thunderstorm Warning
Moderate thunderstorm activity with gusty wind likely in Odisha: IMD

“Under the influence of a prevailing low-level moist easterly from Bay of Bengal and middle and upper-tropospheric westerly trough, an increase in thunderstorm activity is very likely over districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days,” said IMD.

Missing CRPF Jawan
Missing CRPF jawan’s body found hanging from tree in Jajpur

Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances in which the incident took place.

Missing CRPF Jawan
Mystery behind CRPF jawan's disappearance deepens after recovery of bike

As per his wife, there is no trace of Kuanr after he attended his grandmother’s last rites on April 17. Kuanr came home recently on leave for the last rites of his grandmother and has been staying with his wife in another village.

Gold Biscuits Recovered From GST Officer
Odisha GST officer in vigilance net; over 1 kg gold unearthed

As per reports two bank lockers of Mohanty and his wife at Bank of Maharashtra and Punjab and Sindh Bank at CDA, Cuttack were traced and searched by the vigilance team.

Plus 2 student dies, 2 missing while taking bath in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur; search operation underwa
Death toll in Devi river drowning mounts to 2, another student still missing

While the identities of the deceased and missing students could not be ascertained immediately, it was learnt that they were from Bhubaneswar. 

Youth Allegedly Tortured In Police Station
Youth ‘brutally tortured’ in Odisha police station, urges Chief Minister for justice

Mallik has filed a written complaint in this regard with the IIC of the police station and has also sent its copies to the district SP, Odisha Police DG and the Chief Minister urging for justice.

Langoor ‘mourns' death of woman for hours, attends funeral in Jagatsinghpur
Langur ‘mourns' death of woman for hours, attends funeral in Jagatsinghpur

Such behaviour of the animal stunned everyone as the langoor was in no way connected to Manju. 

Somalika Dash
Rumoured girlfriend of Odisha MLA tweets to CM Naveen demanding justice

“It is very unfortunate that even after repeated requests, recording my statements and an FIR, the police never cared to ask him (Bijay Shankar Das) a single question. That is why I was forced to tweet the matter to the CM,” said Somalika.

Firecracker Unit Destroyed In Blast
Blast at firecracker unit in Odisha claims 2 lives; 3 others injured

The workers at the unit were manufacturing firecrackers when the mishap occurred which not only destroyed the unit completely, but the resultant fire also gutted a house and huge quantities of paddy stored nearby.

Bijay Shankar Das' Rumoured Girlfriend Somalika
Rumoured girlfriend of BJD MLA files police complaint over threat calls

Somalika had earlier alleged that she received threat calls from an unknown person asking her to withdraw the complaint against the legislator.

Somalika Dash
BJD MLA's rumoured girlfriend Somalika gets threat call to resolve dispute; audio surfaces 

Somalika, who has accused Das of betrayal, has handed over the call recording to the media and said she will lodge a police complaint in this regard.

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