Snatching Case Detected in Brahmapur; One Arrested, Stolen Phone and Motorcycle Seized

Manoj Kanta Dash, Odishabarta

Brahmapur, October 24, 2026: Brahmapur Town Police have detected a mobile snatching case and arrested one person in connection with Town PS Case No. 454/2026, registered under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police have recovered a stolen mobile phone and seized a motorcycle allegedly used in the commission of the crime.

The arrested accused has been identified as Balia Sahu (30), son of Prakash Sahu, a native of Jhadankuli under Nimakhandi Police Station in Ganjam district. He was reportedly residing at Danua Street, Bhabinipur, under Nimakhandi Police Station.

According to police sources, the incident took place on September 29, 2026, when complainant Pandaba Behera (26) was proceeding from the Railway Station in Brahmapur. Near Sashi Bhushan Ratha Women’s College, three miscreants allegedly assaulted him and snatched two mobile phones, a wristwatch and a Bluetooth speaker before fleeing the spot.

Following the complaint, Brahmapur Town Police registered a case and launched an investigation. Through technical analysis of the stolen Vivo T2 Pro mobile phone, police traced the accused and recovered the handset from his possession.

During the operation, police also seized a Bajaj CT 100 motorcycle bearing registration number OR-07-N-3557, allegedly used in the commission of the crime.

The accused was arrested on October 23 after completion of the required legal formalities. Following a medical examination, he was forwarded to the court.

Meanwhile, two other suspects, identified as Manoj Sahu and Gautam Sahu alias Bhalu, are yet to be apprehended. Police said efforts are continuing to trace the remaining suspects and recover the other articles allegedly snatched during the incident.

Further investigation is underway.