Businessman Robbed of Rs 10 Lakh at Gunpoint on Odisha Bridge: Police Launch Investigation

Nov 04, 2025 02:36 am CST

A businessman in Odisha's Koraput district was robbed of Rs 10 lakh by armed masked criminals who intercepted his vehicle on a bridge along the Kotpad-Kundura road. The daring daylight robbery occurred at 9:30 am when perpetrators blocked the road with motorcycles and a car before fleeing toward forested areas. Police have formed a special team and established checkpoints while investigating what appears to be a pre-planned operation.