Brahmapur Sadar Police Arrest Three in  Assault and Vandalism Case

Victim’s Family Allegedly Assaulted; Shop Damaged and Threats Issued

 Desk, Odishabarta

Brahmapur, October 18, 2026: Brahmapur Sadar Police have arrested three persons in connection with an alleged assault, vandalism and criminal intimidation incident following a dispute over the denial of grocery items on credit at Dengapadar village in Ganjam district.

The accused have been identified as Tripati Nayak alias Muna (18), son of Sudam Nayak; Krish Nayak (20), son of Dili Nayak; and Kanhu Nayak (23), son of Narada Nayak. All three are residents of Harijan Sahi, Dengapadar village, under Brahmapur Sadar police station limits.

According to police, the incident took place at around 8 PM on October 16, 2026, in front of a grocery shop in the village. The dispute reportedly began when Tripati Nayak asked for grocery items on credit, but the shop owner’s son declined the request.

The three accused allegedly returned to the spot later, abused the shop owner’s son in obscene language and assaulted him with fists and kicks, causing injuries to his face and other parts of his body.

When the victim’s grandfather intervened, he was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon and sustained an injury to his hand.

The complainant, who also attempted to intervene, was reportedly manhandled.

The accused further allegedly vandalised the grocery shop and threatened the family with dire consequences.

Following receipt of the written complaint at 10:15 PM on October 16, Brahmapur Sadar Police registered Case No. 629/2026 under Sections 126(2), 296, 115(2), 118(1), 109, 74, 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Police issued medical examination requisitions to the Medical Officer of CHC, Kukudakhandi for the injured persons. All three accused were arrested at around 9:30 PM on October 17 and forwarded to the court on October 18, 2026.

Further investigation into the case is continuing.