Odisha Police

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As per reports, two guns were seized from the spot of the encounter. Combing and search operations by the security forces were underway in the forest till the last reports came in. — Representational image/By arrangement

Three Maoists killed in exchange of fire

The rebels belonged to the outlawed CPI (Maoist). The slain included two women cadres

13 Oct 2021 10:48 AM

Twenty-three ITBP personnel have been awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry out of which 20 have been awarded for their bravery in the clash with Chinese PLA troops. (Twitter)

In a first, 20 ITBP personnel awarded for fighting Chinese troops in Ladakh

A total of 628 Gallantry Medal have been awarded to police personnel of Central and State forces

15 Aug 2021 6:48 AM

Five Maoists killed in encounter in Odisha's Kalahandi

The exchange of fire started around 11 am on Wednesday and lasted for about half an hour

10 Sep 2020 5:06 PM

According to the SDPO Mr Guntupalli, the accused had been illegally staying at Phampuni Upgraded Upper Primary Sevashram School in Koraput district. (Photo: Representational I File)

Odisha: Husband of headmistress impregnates student held

The accused, Rajendra Rath, was arrested and produced before court, Jeypore sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Varun Guntupalli said.

08 Dec 2019 2:25 AM

Odisha police on Wednesday arrested a person for allegedly working as a doctor at Nuagaon Primary Health Centre in Sundargarh district for three years by furnishing forged documents. (Representational image)

Fake doctor of 3 years held in Odisha

Odisha health minister Nabakishore Das said an inquiry had been ordered to find out how a person without valid documents was appointed as a doctor.

14 Nov 2019 4:18 AM

'The victim in her complaint said that she was raped by 5-6 men,' said B Gangadhar, Superintendent of Police (SP).

Woman gang-raped in Odisha's Kalahandi

The police said that it took cognizance of the matter after the video of the incident went viral on social media.

24 Sep 2019 2:50 PM

Odisha: Youth poses as IT officer, dupes childhood friend

The police said Subhransu and complainant Prafulla Swain were studying in the same school till Class 10.

01 Sep 2019 3:04 AM

A file photograph of minor girls rescued by the police.

Odisha turns unsafe for minors, 502 girls missing in 6 months

Odisha is currently saddled with over 5,703 untraced girl child vis-a-vis 763 in Jharkhand. The girl children have been missing since 2010.

26 Jul 2019 1:42 AM

In the letter, the prisoner, 40-year-old Pushpendra Nath Chouhan, had demanded Rs 50 crore from Patnaik, Bilaspur Superintendent of Police Arif Sheikh said. (Photo: File)

From jail, murder convict sends Rs 50 Cr ransom letter to Naveen Patnaik

The letter was sent through post, received by Odisha Police on August 25, who in turn informed their Bilaspur counterparts on Sunday.

04 Sep 2018 8:35 AM

Police raids dance bar in Bhubaneswar

Odisha police on Saturday evening raided a dance bar at Kharavela Nagar area in Bhubaneswar and rescued 10 girls.

19 Aug 2018 6:31 AM

A section of the media had reported that the Rashtrapati Bhavan wrote to the temple administration, alleging inappropriate behaviour by servitors outside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. (Photo: Twitter/@rashtrapatibhvn)

Security cordon breached during Prez Kovind’s visit to Jagannath temple: Odisha police

Puri SP's statement comes day after Odisha govt denied receiving any letter from Rashtrapati Bhavan regarding alleged misconduct.

29 Jun 2018 6:09 PM

The naxal leader Chakraborty will be produced in Odisha court for trial. (Representational image)

West Bengal’s top Naxal leader held from Odisha

Alik Chakraborty faces around 70 cases pending against him at various police stations in West Bengal.

01 Jun 2018 2:14 AM

He was arrested on Tuesday. (Representational image)

Man held for killing 4 of family to get Rs 3L relief

The accused, Akshaya Sethy, happens to be the father of the deceased woman.

16 May 2018 1:24 AM

Youth threatens to make girl’s video viral, held

According to reports, the youth and girl were in love with each other after their first meeting at a mall in Sahid Nagar five years ago.

17 Apr 2018 2:21 AM

Pigeons at OUAT grounds in Bhubaneswar before being flown to Cuttack

Carrier pigeons of Odisha showcase flawless skills

Odisha Police’s pigeon service said to be one of its kind in the world.

15 Apr 2018 4:38 AM

Molestation video goes viral in Odisha, 4 men arrested

The video shows a college girl in uniform being molested in public by a group of youths in Bargarh.

04 Dec 2017 2:41 AM

The 18-year-old boy completed 10 levels of the Blue Whale online game, police sources said.

Blue Whale game: Cops rescue 18-year-old

The boy, a native of Keonjhar district, is pursuing his degree course from a private engineering college in Cuttack, 25 km from here.

06 Sep 2017 1:42 AM

Security personnel have launched a massive search operation in the area to rescue the kidnapped villagers.

Maoists kidnap two villagers in Odisha

Nearly four to five Maoists came to the village in police uniform and abducted the duo, says Sources.

22 May 2017 6:52 AM

Odisha: Woman raped by lover and his five friends for four days

The incident came to light after the woman, aged about 18 years, escaped from the captivity of the accused persons.

08 May 2017 7:18 PM

Odisha: Naxals attack railway station to oppose PM’s visit; trigger blasts

The Maoists left behind handwritten posters opposing Modi govt policies, Naveen Patnaik regime and dominance of non-Odia officers.

31 Mar 2017 11:10 AM

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