Tag: Police

Nayagarh: A notorious criminal was arrested after an encounter by police at Lenkudipada in Nayagarh district last night. The criminal, identified as Suresh Rout of Poibadi under Daspalla police limits was planning for a dacoity at Baramasi area near Lenkudipada. Police received a tip off about his movement and raided the area accordingly. Suresh opened […]

Cuttack: Acid attack survivors of Berhampur and Kalahandi, who are yet to come to terms with the brutality meted out to them, are still grappling with the violence of their tormentors. These survivors, still undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College in Cuttack, are putting up with threats from their tormentors who are roaming free. “My […]

Bhubaneswar: A three-member team of Vizag police visited Chandrasekharpur police station today and collected information on the death of Odia student Shreyas allegedly due to ragging at college hostel in Visakhapatnam. The team led by IIC of PM Palem police station in Vizag also visited the hospital where Shreyas was undergoing treatment. The investigating officials […]

Puri: Tension prevailed during a protest by Kanas Nagarika Manch demanding immediate transfer of the tehsildar. According to reports, a scuffle ensued between the agitators and police after the former tried to storm into the tehsildar’s office by breaking security barricades that were put up by cops keeping in view the demonstration today. The Kanas […]

Rourkela: Unidentified miscreants looted Rs 25 lakh on gunpoint from a cash van near Sorada under Bisra police limits in Rourkela yesterday. According to reports, four bike borne miscreants looted the cash after intercepting the cash van of State Bank of India (SBI) and terrorizing the staff on gunpoint. The incident occurred at around 9 […]

Puri: A marital discord turned tragic after a man committed suicide allegedly by hanging himself at Gadabhingura village under Puri Sadar Police Station in the district today. Santanu Patra who had some dispute with his wife, was found hanging from a tree in the village, police said. He reportedly explained the reasons in his Facebook […]

Balasore: Four students of a private college in Jamusoli of the district were made to do ‘sit-ups’ as a punishment for calling a police personnel ‘Mamu’ on Tuesday. Besides, the four students were allegedly beaten up by the police constable, Deepak Pradhan of Jamakunda outpost here. When Pradhan blew the horn of his bike while […]

Athagarh: A public hearing on proposed plant of UltraTech Cement near Khamara Nuagaan here in Cuttack district was disrupted following a scuffle between police and local residents on Thursday. The tussle ensued after police intervened in a quarrel between two rival groups over the establishment of the industry. Tension mounted further when the cops used […]

Jeypore: A sub-inspector of Machkund Police station here was injured critically after some ganja smugglers opened fire at the police van near Jalaput village in Koraput district last night. SI Pradeep Nayak sustained grievous injuries on neck and was admitted to district headquarters hospital. The incident took place after a team of police led by […]

In intensifying crackdown against anti-socials across the State, Odisha police have arrested 112 criminals out of a total of 1,068 identified habitual offenders under Section 110 of CrPC to ensure peaceful Dussehra and immersion.

Bhubaneswar: Once again safety of girls in Smart City Bhubaneswar has come under scanner after two miscreants sneaked into a ladies hostel and misbehaved with inmates on Friday. The shocking incident was reported from Buddha Park area under Chandrasekharpur police limits. According to reports, two youths entered the ladies hostel, misbehaved and looted an inmate […]

Bhubaneswar: With a motive to win hearts and minds of innocent people especially in tribal dominated naxal-hit areas, Maoists and security forces have taken to a novel and revolutionary approach other than gun battle to woo locals. Call it electronic or digital warfare, both the forces have prepared documentaries and are displaying them to win […]

Bhubaneswar: In view of forceful collection of donation during the festive season, Police have decided to act tough against the puja committees, clubs and other cultural organisations that resort to such practice during religious festivals. DGP KB Singh has issued a circular to Inspector Generals, SPs and all police stations to register extortion cases against […]

Keonjhar: Anandpur sub-divisional hospital here today witnessed an unpleasant scene as a dead body remained unattended for over 20 hours since doctors declared him dead. The family members of the deceased alleged that they have not been handed over the body in absence of police. “We are waiting till police reach the hospital. We spent […]

Bhubaneswar: A training session for police officials on tricks and techniques to treat victims of  accident or any untoward situation via Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was conducted at Biju Patnaik Police Academy here on Thursday. “It gives us a sense of satisfaction If we are able to save someone’s life. It can be considered as the […]