Crime News

In September 2026, a daylight bank dacoity was reported at a Union Bank branch in Chandaneswar, Balasore district. According to the reported details, around seven to eight armed miscreants entered the bank and took control of the premises. The bank staff were allegedly forced into and locked inside a locker room during the incident. The miscreants reportedly looted cash and gold ornaments valued at more than ₹40 lakh before escaping from the area. They were reported to have fled in the direction of West Bengal, prompting police to investigate the robbery and trace the suspects. The incident has drawn attention because it took place during daytime and involved several armed individuals.

In September 2026, Balasore police arrested five individuals in connection with an alleged extortion and sword-attack case. The arrests followed a police crackdown targeting individuals suspected of involvement in the incident and related unlawful activities. During the operation, police reportedly seized illegal weapons, including swords, along with other items considered relevant to the investigation. The seized articles are being examined as part of the case, while police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged extortion, the sword attack, and the involvement of the five arrested individuals.

In September 2026, a criminal sustained injuries during a police encounter near Ada Chhak in Balasore district. The incident occurred within the limits of Simulia Police Station, where police personnel reportedly confronted the accused during an operation. The injured criminal was subsequently taken for medical treatment following the encounter. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the events that led to the confrontation and the criminal activities allegedly associated with the accused. Further details regarding the identity of the injured person, the nature of the injuries, and the police operation may emerge as the investigation progresses.

In September 2026, cyber police in Balasore arrested a couple in connection with an alleged investment fraud case. According to the reported information, the couple allegedly operated fake investment schemes and cheated multiple individuals by promising investment opportunities and returns. The total amount involved in the alleged fraud was reported to be approximately ₹1.5 crore. The arrests followed an investigation into complaints related to the suspected financial scam. Cyber police are examining the transactions and other details connected with the alleged scheme to determine the full extent of the fraud and identify the people affected. Further details of the case were reported by The Statesman.