12,DreadedCriminals arrested by Berhampur Police with Arm& ammunition
As part of its special drive against illegal arms in Ganjam district,Berhamur police conducted massive raids in different areas under Berhampur Sadar, Nimakhandi, and Digapahandi police stations.
Bureau,Odishabarta
Berhampur,(22/05/2025):In a major haul of arms and ammunition, police seized 06 pistols, 12 live bullets, 5 swords, 1 crowbar and seven mobile phones from their possessions of a total 12 dreaded arrested persons here on Thursday.
As part of its special drive against illegal arms in Ganjam district, police conducted raids in different areas under Berhampur Sadar, Nimakhandi, and Digapahandi police stations and arrested the 12 accused persons.
The arrested accused have been identified as Bhalu Samal (46), also known as Lagen; Lingaraj Samal (22), alias Rinku; Satyaban Das (21), alias Naka; K. Prasad Rao (29); Mantu Gouda (21); Rakesh Padhi (25), alias Rocky; Partha Das (22), alias Bajarangi; Ranjan Nayak (26); Ashok Kumar Panigrahy (30); Tuna Nayak (28); Sangham Panigrahy (27), alias Siba; and Ajit Sethi (26), alias Balia.
Today while briefing to Media Southern Range,I.G.Police, Niti Sekhar said as part of a crackdown on criminals in the district, a drive was launched by a special team comprising competent Police officers of different police stations under the proper guidance of S.P.,Berhampur andGanjam.
The operation is part of an intensified effort by Berhampur Police to curb crime and ensure public safety.
Further he added that our expert team more concern and are in search of the procurement pocket.
Investigations are ongoing to determine possible links to larger criminal networks. Police suspects of such networks in different angle also to cut and block the link.
Note:- Case References
1. BadaBazar PS Case No.210, Date.22.05.2025, U/s:111/310(4)/310(5) BNS/ rw Sec 25(1)(a)/25(1-B)/25(6)/25(7) Arms Act.
2. B.Sadar PS case no. 235, Dtd. 22.05.2025, U/S 310(4)/310(5)/111 BNS r.w. Section 25(6)/ 25 (1-B) (b) Arms Act
3. Nimakhandi PS Case No. 158 dt.22.05.2025 U/S- 310(4)/310(5) /111-BNS/r.w.sec 25 (I-B) (a)/25(6)-Arms Act.
3. Digapahandi PS Case No.183 dt.21.5.2025 U/s 25(1)(a)/25(1B)(a) Arms Act.
