Tag: Crime News

Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik alleged a breakdown in law and order in Odisha, citing no action against the Governor’s son for assaulting a government officer. BJD and Congress MLAs staged a walkout during the Assembly session.

The family took Reshma to the Tantrik as her health condition allegedly did not improve after medical treatment. It was allegedly during this period that the accused pierced syringe needles into the head of Reshma.

Twin City Police Commissioner, Sanjeeb Panda informed that the Special Crime Unit was previously prepared and three separate teams were engaged to intercept the car.

Padmakesharipur village near Bhubaneswar has been in turmoil for five days due to clashes sparked by high-interest money lending. The male villagers have fled, leaving women and children in panic.

In Garasang village, Balasore, Ramesh Behera allegedly killed his father Pravakar over a land dispute and buried the body. The case deepened with the disappearance of Pravakar's wife, Champa.

To prevent post-poll violence in Ganjam, local police have imposed early closing hours on liquor shops, hotels, tea stalls, and eateries until June 4. The measures were announced by SP Jagmohan Meena alongside ongoing efforts to arrest criminals and maintain law and order through intensified patrols.

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

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.

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.

In Bhubaneswar, a man named Akshay Behera allegedly tried to murder his wife by running her over with a pick-up van due to unrequited love for her sister. The attack, captured on CCTV, left the victim critically injured and sparked legal actions against Akshay.

Besides attacking the officials, the miscreant duo also vandalised office equipment like computer, laptop, printer, TV and other furniture.

In Titilagarh, Odisha, police solved the kidnap and murder of 15-year-old Rehan Bag by arresting his uncle Rohan Bag. Rohan strangled Rehan and misled police with a ransom demand to cover up the crime.

Ganja smuggling racket's mastermind Rahul Sethi's luck ran out when he had gone to Jharpada jail to meet his associates.

A week ago, the Orissa High Court had upheld the verdict of a special vigilance court that sentenced Moquim and others to three-year imprisonment in a decade-old loan irregularities case.

A special squad of the Commissionerate Police seized over 1 kg gold, 1.5 kg silver ornaments and Rs 4 lakh cash from their possession.