News from Jajpur

Once Jajpur District was a great centre of art and culture in ancient Odisha. This district is declared as a heritage district 'Biraja Khetra' is one of the ancient cities of Odisha rich in archaeological remains. It is reputed to be one of the important Tantra Khetras in the state. This place has a number of archaeological ruins as well as ancient Budhist monuments like Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Langudi Hill. Jajpur is also honored for its natural resources, mines, and industries.

Chilling CCTV footage! Robbers terrorise female members of family with blank fire in Odisha, loot va
Chilling CCTV footage! Robbers terrorise female members of family with blank fire in Odisha, loot valuables

Six armed miscreants stormed Prabhat Das' house in Botalatanga village in Jajpur, terrorising female members with blank gunfire. They looted gold, mobiles and valuables before fleeing. Police have launched a probe and a manhunt to nab the criminals.

Tension after patient’s death in Odisha hospital; medical negligence alleged
Tension after patient’s death in Odisha hospital; medical negligence alleged

Tension erupted at a Jajpur hospital after Anita Rout's family alleged medical negligence led to her death. In a striking demonstration, the family positioned deceased’s body outside the hospital’s emergency unit. A probe has been ordered.

Odisha minor girl ‘elopes with partner by drugging family’
Odisha minor girl ‘elopes with partner by drugging family’

A minor girl from Nathuabara village, Jajpur, allegedly sedated her family and eloped with her boyfriend. Five family members are hospitalised due to critical illness. Kuakhia Police have initiated a manhunt and a detailed probe into the allegations.

'Rape bid' on +3 girl by lecturer in Odisha; victim warns self-immolation demanding action
'Rape bid' on +3 girl by lecturer in Odisha; victim warns self-immolation demanding action

A Plus III student in Jajpur district accuses a lecturer of attempted rape, leading to protests and a self-immolation threat. The victim demands justice as the accused remains at large. Students staged a protest in support of the victim girl at the college.

Jajpur firing incident: Odisha CM announces ex-gratia; inter-state looter gang’s involvement suspect
Jajpur firing incident: Odisha CM announces ex-gratia; inter-state looter gang’s involvement suspected

CM Mohan Majhi announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of Sunil Kumar Ray and Nila Madhab Panda after a fatal robbery in Jajpur, Odisha. Injured persons' medical expenses will be covered by the state.

Armed robbers shoot and kill jewellery shop employee during loot attempt in Odisha
Armed robbers shoot and kill 2 jewellery shop employees during loot attempt in Odisha 

Two jewellery shop employees were killed in a robbery at Panikoili, Jajpur. Police investigate as locals apprehend two suspects.

'NH 53 has turned into a death trap in Jajpur': Locals stage protest, seek Odisha CM's intervention
'NH 53 has turned into a death trap in Jajpur': Locals stage protest, seek Odisha CM's intervention

Protesters demand urgent NH 53 expansion in Jajpur, urging CM's intervention for road safety. Local forum highlights delays causing fatalities.

1 dead, 3 critically injured after ambulance from Kolkata crashes into dumper in Odisha
1 dead, 3 critically injured after ambulance from Kolkata crashes into dumper in Odisha

An ambulance from Kolkata crashed into a dumper near Chandikhole railway over-bridge in Odisha, killing one and injuring three critically. The incident stresses road safety concerns.

Tension erupts at Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited’s plant in Jajpur as displaced families stage demons
Tension erupts at Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited’s plant in Jajpur as displaced families stage demonstration 

Tension flared up at Neelachal Ispat's Jajpur plant as displaced families staged a protest demanding jobs. Section 163 invoked for maintaining law and order situation.

Bobby Das’ brother faces 3 new cases from Jajpur Town police
Bobby Das’ brother faces 3 new cases from Jajpur Town police

Bhaba Prakash Das aka Lala faces new legal issues as Jajpur Town police file three more cases. Allegations include violent protests and assaults. A complaint concerning an assault on another vendor was also filed in the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) court.

Crime Branch to probe into 'attack' on Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo
Crime Branch to probe into 'attack' on Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo

Crime Branch investigates the alleged attack on Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo near Budhapola, Jajpur. The probe covers the attack's political and criminal aspects.

Bobby Das’ brother arrest: Complainant takes U-turn under pressure?
Bobby Das’ brother arrest: Complainant takes U-turn under pressure?

BJD organisational secretary Pranab Prakash aka Bobby Das's brother Bhaba Prakash was arrested after local vegetable vendor Madan Nayak alleged assault but later retracted the claims in Jajpur. Speculation of pressure arises.

BJD slams Odisha Govt following arrest of Bobby Das’ brother, BJP responds
BJD slams Odisha Govt following arrest of Bobby Das’ brother, BJP responds

BJD criticised Odisha government after the arrest of Pranab Prakash (Bobby) Das's brother, accusing BJP of inciting Jajpur unrest. BJP's Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo countered these claims.

10 arrested accused sent to jail
Attack on Dharmasala MLA: 10 arrested accused sent to jail

Ten accused jailed for attacking Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo after Jajpur SDJM court rejects bail. Police form special teams to probe BJD-linked violence.

Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo attacked in Jajpur
Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo attacked in Jajpur

Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo was attacked near Budhapola by alleged supporters of BJD's Pranab Prakash Das. The incident escalated tensions, leading to clashes between BJP and BJD supporters.

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