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July 17, 2026
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Bomb Threat Causes Alarm at Odisha District Courts, Security Heightened

A bomb threat received via email led to heightened security measures and panic at district courts in Jagatsinghpur and Jharsuguda, prompting thorough searches by police and bomb squads.

July 16, 2026
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Two Relatives Die in Jharsuguda Bike Accident Involving Coal Truck

A serious accident in Jharsuguda resulted in the deaths of two relatives when a coal truck collided with their motorcycle. The driver of the truck has since fled the...

July 13, 2026
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Jharsuguda Police Dismantle Burglary Ring Targeting Liquor Stores, Four Arrested

Authorities in Jharsuguda have apprehended four individuals linked to a string of burglaries at foreign liquor shops, following a series of thefts in the area.

July 12, 2026
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Police Dismantle Inter-District Liquor Shop Burglary Ring in Jharsuguda

Authorities in Jharsuguda have apprehended four individuals linked to a series of burglaries targeting liquor stores, including the gang's suspected ringleader from Ganjam district.

July 11, 2026
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On the run for 28 years, murder accused held from Odisha’s Raigarh

A murder suspect who had evaded capture for 28 years following his escape from custody in 1998 has been arrested by police in Jharsuguda, Odisha.

July 10, 2026
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Murder Suspect Captured After Nearly Three Decades on the Run in Odisha

Odisha police have successfully apprehended a murder suspect who eluded capture for 28 years after escaping custody. Nilamani Mahanand was arrested in Chhattisgarh and is now facing legal proceedings.

July 8, 2026
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Jharsuguda Police Intercept 119 Kg of Ganja in Major Smuggling Bust

In a significant operation, Jharsuguda Police seized 119.860 kg of ganja and halted a smuggling attempt during a night patrol, contributing to ongoing anti-drug efforts in the region.

July 8, 2026
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Jharsuguda Police Solve Theft Within 12 Hours, Three Arrested

In a swift operation, Jharsuguda police apprehended three suspects from an interstate theft ring and recovered ₹1 lakh stolen from a motorcycle just hours after the crime.

July 7, 2026
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DRI Intercepts 11 kg of Marijuana Valued at ₹5 Crore at Bhubaneswar Airport; Two Individuals Detained

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence apprehended 11 kg of compressed marijuana worth approximately ₹5 crore from two passengers at Bhubaneswar Airport, leading to their detention for further investigation.

July 7, 2026
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Jharsuguda Police Solve Blind Man’s Murder Case in Just Over a Day

Jharsuguda Police efficiently resolved the murder of a blind individual within 36 hours, leading to the arrest of two adults and one minor. The quick investigation utilized technical evidence...