Odisha

4 Members Of A Gang Arrested For Firing At BJD Leader In Odisha’s Dhenkanal

By
OB Bureau

Dhenkanal: Police have arrested 4 members of a gang for their alleged involvement in firing at a BJD leader and extortion in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district.

Speaking to media persons on Thursday, Dhenkanal district SP Gyana Ranjan Mohapatra said the gang, led by Subash Khuntia had fired at BJD leader Kahnu Charan Sahu on June 14. Subash was also involved in throwing bombs at Sahu’s car in October last year. Besides, the gang attempted to kidnap the BJD leader after firing at him from near PWD guest house in December.

The SP said besides Subash, his three gang members identified as Subhransu Nayak, Lipin Rout and Anil Kumar Nayak have been arrested. They were wanted in several criminal cases in Dhenkanal and Angul districts for a long time. The police have recovered a pistol, 4 live cartridges and 4 mobile phones from their possession.

The gang was also involved in extortion from rich and affluent people of the two districts. Subash had recruited around 25 criminals to carry out the criminal operations. He was getting crores of rupees through extortion alone, the SP said adding that other members of the gang would be arrested soon.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Bhubaneswar & Cuttack Bali Jatras To Open On Same Date

Bhubaneswar: The opening date of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack Bali Jatras this year face a clash…

November 4, 2024

Next Mass Extinction To Be Linked With Soaring Temperatures, Warn Scientists

Bhubaneswar: A recent study has warned that humans and animals will be wiped out from…

November 4, 2024

Did Shraddha Kapoor Reject Offer In Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’ Due To Low Renumeration?

Mumbai: Ever since ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ went on floors, speculation was rife that ‘Stree…

November 4, 2024

‘Govt Framing Me’, Says RG Kar Rape-Murder Accused; Charges Drawn Up, Trial To Star On Nov 11

Kolkata: Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the brutal rape and murder of a Kolkata…

November 4, 2024

Vigilance Seizes Suspected Ill-Gotten Money Of Rs 2.8 Lakh From Govt Official In Odisha’s Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar: Vigilance officials seized suspected ill-gotten money amounting to Rs 2.8 lakh from an official…

November 4, 2024

Man Saved From Drowning For Timely Action By Fire Personnel In Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

Baripada: A man was saved from drowning in a deep well due to timely rescue…

November 4, 2024

‘Singham Again’: Netizens Compare Badass Arjun Kapoor With Amrish Puri

Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor, who joined the third instalment of Rohit Shetty’s cop universe franchise…

November 4, 2024

PM Modi Condemns ‘Deliberate Attack’ On Hindu Temple, Urges Canadian Govt To Ensure Justice

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the “deliberate attack on a…

November 4, 2024