Odisha crime
Son Sets Mother on Fire After Being Denied Money for Alcohol in Odisha: Police Investigation Underway
Dec 04, 2025 07:58 pm CST
In a shocking incident of domestic violence in Odisha's Bhadrak district, a 45-year-old man allegedly set his elderly mother on fire after she refused to give him money to purchase alcohol. The 65-year-old victim suffered severe burn injuries and has been hospitalized, while the accused, known for substance abuse, was detained by local authorities. This case highlights the devastating consequences of addiction and family violence in rural India.
72-Year-Old Odisha Man Murdered Over Witchcraft Suspicions: Skeletal Remains Found After Month-Long Mystery
Nov 02, 2025 11:17 am CST
A 72-year-old man was murdered in Odisha's Chandaka area after being accused of practicing witchcraft. Police discovered his skeletal remains in a forest sanctuary a month after his disappearance while guarding his agricultural field. Two suspects have been arrested and have confessed to killing the elderly victim, identified as Balram Deogam, and disposing of his body in the jungle.
Two Tribal Minors Gang Raped in Odisha: Investigation Ongoing as Three Suspects Detained
Oct 25, 2025 08:58 pm CST
Two tribal girls, aged 13 and 14, were allegedly gang-raped by five men in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district while returning from a cultural event. Police have detained three suspects and registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act, as opposition parties raise concerns about women's safety in the state.
Teenage Victim Leads Police to Uncover Major Sex Trafficking Network in Bhubaneswar
Oct 19, 2025 01:37 am CST
A 16-year-old sexual assault victim's hospital admission in Bhubaneswar led police to uncover a significant human trafficking operation. The investigation resulted in four arrests, including the property owner and the alleged perpetrator, while multiple women were rescued from forced sexual exploitation. Authorities believe the network was trafficking young women from outside Odisha state.
Son Impersonates Maoist to Extort Rs 35 Lakh From Own Father in Odisha: Police Investigation Reveals Family Betrayal
Oct 16, 2025 05:13 pm CST
In a shocking case from Odisha's Kalahandi district, 24-year-old Ankush Agarwal was arrested for impersonating a Maoist operative to extort Rs 35 lakh from his father, a prominent local contractor. The elaborate scheme involved threatening letters placed in his father's vehicle and sent to a business partner, but police quickly identified inconsistencies in the threats. Authorities arrested the young man after he confessed during interrogation, revealing a disturbing case of family betrayal.