Nine Arrested for Assaulting Restaurant Staff, Vandalism at Gopalpur Eatery
Manoj Kanta Dash, Odishabarta
Gopalpur- On-Sea November 1, 2026: Gopalpur Police have arrested nine persons in connection with an alleged assault on restaurant staff, vandalism and misbehaviour with a female housekeeping employee at Shine Wine and Dine Restaurant in Gopalpur.
According to police, the incident took place at around 5 PM on October 30, 2026, when a group of persons arrived at the restaurant on motorcycles for lunch. As no tables were vacant, the restaurant staff requested them to wait.
However, the group allegedly attempted to forcibly enter the family section of the restaurant.
When the staff intervened, the accused allegedly abused them in obscene language and assaulted them with kicks and fist blows.
They also allegedly pushed staff members against a wall with the intention of causing harm, ransacked the kitchen and damaged glass windows and doors.
The group further allegedly misbehaved with a female housekeeping employee, dragged her and threatened to kill the restaurant staff if the establishment was not closed.
Following a complaint lodged by Surya Sahu of Chhatrapur, Gopalpur Police registered a case vide Gopalpur PS Case No. 638 dated October 30, 2026, under Sections 333, 296, 115(2), 117(2), 324(4), 74, 109, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and initiated an investigation.
The nine arrested persons have been identified as Ganesh Dakua (21) of Dhumuchhai under Belaguntha Police Station; Anil Kumar Nahak (27) of Ambapur under Belaguntha PS; Kanhu Charan Pradhan (27) of Adheigan under Belaguntha PS; D. Tejeswar Swamy (20) of Kalipalli under Chamakhandi PS; Narayana Sahu alias Sillu (24) of Saradhapur under Polasara PS; Madan Sahu (40) of Pudapadar under Chhatrapur PS; Ansuman Swain (19) of Landei Sahi under Bhanjanagar PS, all in Ganjam district; Sanket Kandekar (29) of Mankud, Kurla district, Maharashtra; and Rohit Rathod (25) of Alupurtanda under Yadgir Police Station, Yadgir district, Karnataka.
During the investigation, police seized three two-wheelers allegedly connected with the incident. These include a Royal Enfield Bullet bearing registration number OD-07-H-9294, a light blue Hero Xoom Xtec scooter bearing registration number OD-02-DA-5488 and a white Yamaha Cygnus Ray ZR scooter bearing registration number OD-07-BG-9294.
Police arrested all nine accused at around 8.15 AM on November 1, 2026, following the prescribed procedures and Supreme Court guidelines. They were informed in writing of the grounds of their arrest and subsequently forwarded to the Court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class (Rural), Brahmapur.
Brahmapur Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that strict legal action would be taken against those involved in anti-social activities.
