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Huge cache of explosives seized in Kolkata, two Odisha youths held

Kolkata: The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata police seized huge quantity of explosive substances from a goods vehicle in Chitpur area in the city and arrested two youths of Odisha in connection with the incident in the wee hours of Saturday. The arrested persons have been identified as Indrajit Bhui of Melak village and […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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Seizure of 1000 kg explosives: Kolkata STF arrests dealer from Balasore

Balasore: A Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police today arrested one dealer Sukant Sahu from Basta area of Balasore district in Odisha in connection with the seizure of 1000 kg of explosive materials on March 10. Sources said both Kolkata and Odisha Police are conducting a coordinated investigation to find out the actual reason […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
Animal Poaching
Leopard skin trading racket busted in Sambalpur, 7 arrested

Sambalpur:  The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch today busted a racket involved in the leopard skin trading in Kuchinda town of Sambalpur district. Senior officials informed that seven persons have been arrested and four leopard hides seized from their possession. Acting on a tip-off, the Odisha Crime Branch had formed a team […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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Odisha government officials threatening politicians: Dharmendra

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today cautioned officers for allegedly threatening political leaders by asking them to depose before the Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch. Around four-five non-Odia officers are hatching conspiracy in the State, alleged Pradhan adding that political leaders are being threatened at the STF office. During the ‘Mishrana Parva’ […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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Odisha Crime Branch arrests gangster Tito’s two brothers, relative

Kendrapara: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch Wednesday arrested two brothers and a relative of dreaded gangster Syed Usman Ali alias Tito. The STF reportedly arrested Tito’s brothers – Sayed Asfaq Ali alias G Babu and Sayed Ifteqar Ali alias Chittu, and one of his relatives Munna after conducting a surprise raid […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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NTCA concerned over rampant leopard skin smuggling in Odisha

Deogarh: Raising serious concerns over the rampant smuggling of leopard skin in Odisha, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has decided to take stringent action against the illegal trade. Close on the heels of Crime Branch action against leopard skin smuggling rackets in the State, NTCA Chief, Anup Nayak during a telephonic conversation with OTV […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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NTCA raps Odisha CWW over rampant leopard skin smuggling in State

Keonjhar: Taking serious note of media reports on rampant smuggling of leopard skins in the State, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has slapped a notice to the Chief Wildlife Warden (CWW) of Odisha seeking factual status of steps taken for protection of leopards and action-taken over reports of smuggling. Based on a news article […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
Cryptocurrency
MP Cops Arrest Couple, Bust Multi-Crore Cryptocurrency Fraud

Bhopal: The Special Task Force of Madhya Pradesh police Tuesday arrested a couple and claimed it had busted an international cryptocurrency racket that has duped around 1,000 people of several crore rupees. A senior STF official said the couple, identified as Brijesh Raikwar (36) and his wife Seema (36), were from Jabalpur, while two gang […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
Crime Branch STF, Mining Mafia exchange fire in Khurda

Bhubaneswar: An exchange of fire between the Special Task Force (STF) of Crime Branch and mining mafia broke out near LIC field in Khurda district on late Saturday night. As per reports, a special team of STF raided the spot after getting information about the presence of a particular group involved in illegal mining and […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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Another stone mining mafia kingpin held in Khurda

Khurda: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch detained a kingpin of stone mining mafia from Bolagarh area late last night. Later, the accused, Nitu Mansingh, was handed over to Khurda police for further investigation. Acting on a tip-off, the STF intercepted a vehicle in Bolagarh area and caught hold of Mansingh against […]

  • Wednesday, 28 April 2021
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Stone mining mafia member ‘Chhota’ surrenders before Khurda court

Khurda: A day after the Special Task Force of Odisha Crime branch arrested astone mining mafia leader Nitu Mansingh, another member and mastermind of brown sugar trade, Subhranshu Parida alias Chhota surrendered before Khurda district court on Tuesday. According to sources, Chhota, was involved in brown sugar trading in Khurda, Bhubaneswar, Jajpur and Puri. He […]

  • Wednesday, 28 April 2021
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Crime Branch raids illegal stone crusher units in Khurda

Khurda: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch on Tuesday conducted simultaneous raids at more than 100 illegal stone crusher units in several places in Khurda and sealed at least 15 abandoned units. In a massive operation against illegal stone mining, 10 teams of the STF today conducted raids on 120 stone crusher […]

  • Wednesday, 28 April 2021
IAF Wing Commander Arrested For Posing As Amit Shah

Bhopal: The Special Task Force (STF) of Madhya Pradesh Police has arrested a serving Air Force Wing Commander for impersonating as Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the phone and asking Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon to appoint a friend as vice-chancellor of a university, Additional Director General of Police Ashok Awasthi said. Wing Commander […]

  • Wednesday, 21 April 2021
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14-Kg Live Pangolin Rescued In Cuttack; Crime Branch STF Nabs Accused

Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch successfully rescued a live pangolin following a raid at Abhimanpur in Cuttack district on Friday. A senior STF official informed…

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
Cargo Theft Racket Busted In Odisha, Ferro-Chrome Worth Rs 2 Crore Seized
Cargo Theft Racket Busted In Odisha, Ferro-Chrome Worth Rs 2 Crore Seized

Cuttack: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch busted an inter-state racket involving theft of Ferro-chrome in Cuttack and arrested six persons in this connection. A huge quantity…

  • Friday, 16 April 2021
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