Brahmapur Sadar Police Arrest One in Attempt-to-Murder Case; Sword Seized
Manoj Kanta Dash, Odishabarta
Brahmapur, October 27, 2026:Brahmapur Sadar Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with an alleged assault and attempt-to-murder case arising from previous enmity at Ankushpur in Ganjam district. Police have also seized a sword allegedly used in the offence.
The accused, Rabin Panigrahi (22), son of Udayanath Panigrahi, a resident of Khandia Sahi, Ankushpur, under Brahmapur Sadar police limits, was apprehended at around 4 PM on October 26 and forwarded to court.
According to police, the case was registered as Brahmapur Sadar PS Case No. 645 dated October 25, 2026, under Sections 126(2), 296, 115(2), 117(4), 109, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Previous Enmity Allegedly Led to Attack
The case originated from a written complaint lodged on October 25 by Kailash Panigrahi (57), son of late Bhaskar Panigrahi of Bada Sahi, Ankushpur.
According to the complaint and the police investigation, Rabin Panigrahi, along with four associates identified as Ganesh Sahu, Aruna Sahu, Kiran Sahu and Rakesh Das, allegedly abused the complainant in obscene language over previous enmity and attacked Kanha Sahu with a sword and an iron punch, allegedly with the intention of killing him.
When the complainant’s son and local villagers intervened to stop the assault, they were also allegedly attacked, sustaining serious bleeding injuries.
Injured Shifted to MKCG Medical College.
The injured persons were initially taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) at Kukudakhandi and were subsequently shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital (MCH), Brahmapur, for further treatment.
Sword Seized, Search on for Other Accused
Police seized a sword, described as the primary weapon of offence, from the possession of the arrested accused.
Further investigation is underway, and efforts are continuing to apprehend the remaining accused persons named in the case.
