Shocking Crime:Berhampur Police Cracked; Niece Behind Killing of Land Trader Sudhir Patra(!)
Manoj Kanta Dash,Odishabarta
Niece and her boy friend engaged armed supari killer to kill (!)
Armed men abducted Land Trader and killed .
Public appreciate Leadership of Mr.r.Suvendu Patra,IPS,S.P,
Berhampur,(23/04/26: following a long-standing property dispute.berhampur police exposed a chilling family conspiracy and behind the murder of a young land trader Sudhir Kumar Patra, 47, from village Satyanarayanpur,Gopalpur police.
In this context, Police arrested nine people, including Sudhir’s niece Nibedita Patra, her brother Tushar Patra, and her boyfriend Kalu Pradhan. The accused demanded Rs.2 crore ransom from Sudhir’s wife and sent a video showing him being tortured with a gun pointed at his head.
Other arrested persons include Jitun Palai, Narayan Pradhan, Ashish Mahapatra, Shubham Nayak, Shubham Goud, and Surya Pratap Singh.
Investigators said the abduction took place on April 15 while Sudhir was returning home after playing volleyball. The gang took him in a Bolero vehicle and later moved him to a forest near Sorada in Ganjam district, where they assaulted him with wooden planks and fired blank rounds to intimidate him.
SP Suvhendu Patra stated that the murder stemmed from a bitter family feud over property following the death of Sudhir’s elder brother Manoj Patra in June 2025. Manoj’s family accused Sudhir of using black magic and plotted revenge.
Police recovered 15 mobile phones, a car, and a firearm used in the crime. Investigations confirmed frequent phone calls between Manoj’s family and the accused, establishing the conspiracy.
Berhampur Police team respective of post and position has successfully detected this sensational case involving kidnapping for ransom, criminal conspiracy, extortion, destruction of evidence and murder of one Sudhir Kumar Patra (47) of Gopalpur area. Through sustained technical surveillance, field intelligence, coordinated raids and meticulous investigation, here the dynamic direction and guidance of SP, Mr.Patra gave the excellent result as said by a senior Crime case advocate.Manas of Odisha High court a local of Chatrapur.
According to his version, that Sudhir Patra abducted 15/4/26, FIRloddge at Gopalpur Polce station on dated.16/4 Vide the case no-213 police didn’t took the kidnapping to detect seriously Initially registered dozen of BNS U/S 140(2)/3(5) BNS-2023 / Sec. 25/27 Arms Act, subsequently converted to U/S 140(2)/111(2)(a)/61(2)(a)/103(1)/238/3(5) BNS-2023 / Sec. 25(1)(a)/25(6)/27(1) Arms Act.,
Thursday a press meet invited by Additional SP, Berhampur.IGP, Conference hall.
The meeting was chaired by Mr.Niti Sekhar,IG.Police,Southern Range.
While addressing to scribe he said, Investigation so far reveals that deceased Sudhir Kumar Patra was a successful real estate businessman operating in Ganjam district and adjoining districts.
Earlier, he was carrying on business jointly with his elder brother Late Monoj Kumar Patra. However, after the death of Monoj Kumar Patra on 09.06.2025, family disputes allegedly arose between Sudhir Kumar Patra and family members of Late Monoj Kumar Patra. For un-time death of Monoj Kumar Patra at the age of 49 Years due to disease process, his family members have been accusing Sudhir Kumar Patra since then for causing such death by playing black magic.
Apart from this there was prolonged dispute pertaining to their Real Estate business between both brothers for which after death of Monoj Kumar Patra, his family members developed animosity with family of victim Sudhir Kumar Patro and in this way the family of Monoj Kumar Patro was in search of an opportunity to take revenge upon the victim and accordingly conspired the incident. This is proved (t) technical investigation relating to frequent and multiple telephone calls between the family members of Manoj Kumar Patro and the accused persons. This longstanding animosity appears to be the primary motive behind the crime.
According to Investigating Officer,Sri Subhransu Sekhar Parida, OPS, SDPO, describe in a release that, On 16.04.2026, Smt. Rasmita Kumari Patra (42) of Satyanarayanapur, P.S.-Gopalpur, Dist.-Ganjam lodged a written report alleging that her husband Sudhir Kumar Patra (47) had been kidnapped on 15.04.2026 evening from Gopalpur by unidentified miscreants at gunpoint. It was further alleged that the kidnappers threatened to kill him and demanded a ransom of Rs. 2 Crore.
Basing on the strength of the report, the case was registered and investigation was immediately taken up, following we have arrested nine persons they are;
Arrested Accused Persons
1. Nibedita Patra (23 Yrs.)D/O Late Monoj Kumar Patro pesenty staying at-Flat No-101, KBR Udyam Apartment, Andhapasara Road, Berhampur,
2. Tushar Kumar Patro (DOB-24.08.2006) Age 19 Yrs.S/O Late Monoj Kumar Patro presently stayng as er the address of SLNO-1
3. Kalia @ Kalu Charan Pradhan (DOB-05.04.1997) Age 28 Yrs.
S/O Bhagaban Pradhan
Vill-Kaliaguda, GP-Badaborising, PS-Gangapur, Dist-Ganjam
4. Chhota @ Badsaha @ Jitun Polai (DOB-10.05.1992) Age 33 Yrs.
S/O Panchanan Polai
Vill-Allapur, GP-Ralab, PS-Hinjilicut, Dist-Ganjam
5. Kamal @ Narayan Pradhan (YOB-1998) Age 28 Yrs.
S/O Late Susant Pradhan
Vill-Ramanda, GP-Golabandha, PO/PS-Buguda, Dist-Ganjam
6. Tulu @ Ashis Mahapatra (DOB-14.10.2000) Age 25 Yrs.
S/O Rajendra Mahapatra
Vill-B. Brahmapur, GP-Biranchipur, PO-Biranchipur, PS-Buguda, Dist-Ganjam
7. Subham Nayak (DOB-07.06.2006) Age 20 Yrs.
S/O Late Sankarsan Nayak
Vill-Kharida, GP-Kharida, PS-Hinjilicut, Dist-Ganjam
At/PR-Rented House, Bainchabania, Shyamalei Nagar, Hinjilicut, Dist-Ganjam
8. Gedu @ Subham Gouda (DOB-14.04.2006) Age 20 Yrs.
S/O Balaram Gouda
Vill-Punarakhandi, GP-Saru, PO/PS-Hinjilicut, Dist-Ganjam
9. Golu @ Lambu @ Surya Pratap Singh (DOB-11.04.1999) Age 28 Yrs.
S/O Durga Prasad Singh
Bankad Gram, Kamsthi Bazar, PS-Kamsthi, Dist-Baranasi, Uttar Pradesh
At/PR-Permanent House No-9, Ghanasyam Nagar Society, Near Indralok Society, Aaspas Temple, Near Goddara, Surat, PS-Goddara, Dist-Surat, Gujarat.
Authority directed to Alok jena as SP,Berhamour under deputation to WB and SP,Ganjam was in additionalcharge.
Mr.Alok jena known as an efficient case detective even for his such expertise he was specially posted in connection of High profile murder of advocate late Ptabas Panda.Jena previously worked as IIC at Golonthara Police Station a proven officer worthy for appreciate. Mastering handling of many political quarrel in Golonthara area .during his tenure.
Many intellectual have believe when Mr Jena,her as ASP heisquite competent to establish this film style murder. Of cource it tok 16th to 23rd.
On date the abducted case filed on same day the Investigation drawing. Formation dedicate team.
Immediately after registration of the case, dedicated police teams were formed.
Complainant and family members were examined.and family members were examined.Technical investigation and mobile analysis were carried out.
Gathering local intelligence was cultivated to rescue the kidnapped victim at the earliest.,Raids were conducted at multiple suspected hideouts.
Finally Found Dead (!)
Meanwhile, the dead body of Sudhir Kumar Patra was detected at Jungle Road near Ketamani Hills, Vill-Balapanka under Sorada Police limits, Ganjam District.
As the body was in decomposed condition, spot post-mortem examination was conducted on requisition by the Medical Officer of FM&T, MKCG MCH and inquest was conducted by the Investigating Officer. Final autopsy report is awaited.
Investigation so far reveals that deceased Sudhir Kumar Patra was a successful real estate businessman operating in Ganjam district and adjoining districts.
Conspiracy and Role of Main Accused
Investigation further reveals that Nibedita Patra, daughter of Late Monoj Kumar Patra, was in close contact with accused Kalu Charan Pradhan for the last five years.
She allegedly expressed hostility towards her paternal uncle Sudhir Kumar Patra and instigated revenge.
Since 01.01.2026, there was substantial communication between them.
She allegedly passed information regarding the victim’s financial status and movement.
Tushar Kumar Patra, son of Late Monoj Kumar Patra, also came in contact with Kalu Charan Pradhan through his sister and remained in regular touch with him for the last four years.
He too allegedly expressed hatred towards the victim and sought retaliation.
Thereafter, accused Kalu Charan Pradhan contacted other associates, including two accused linked to Surat (Gujarat), and a criminal conspiracy was hatched.
Sequence of Crime
As per investigation:On 15.04.2026 at about 7 PM, the accused kidnapped Sudhir Kumar Patra while he was returning home after playing volleyball at Gopalpur.The victim was first taken in Bolero Vehicle No. OR-07-Y-6082.
Near Mathura (Polasara, Ganjam), the accused changed the vehicle to Venue Car No. GJ-05-RK-7143.
Thereafter, the victim was taken to RAMA PADA Jungle under Buguda Police limits.
At the jungle location:
Victim was brutally assaulted with wooden planks.
Firearm shots were fired near his body to terrorize him.
Assault was videographed.
Video was sent to his wife to threaten the family and extort Rs. 2 Crore ransom.
Due to severe injuries, the victim succumbed at the spot.
Thereafter:
Dead body was transported in the same Venue car.
Body was thrown near Jungle Road, Ketamani Hills, Balapanka under Sorada PS to conceal evidence.
All accused persons then absconded to different place.
Seizure Made
Police have seized the following incriminating articles:
1-Bolero Vehicle No. OR-07-Y-6082
2-Venue Car No. GJ-05-RK-7143
3-14 Mobile Phones belonging to accused persons
4-One country-made firearm i.e. 7.65 Pistol
Present Status
All above noted 09 accused persons have been arrested.
They are being forwarded to court today.
Police remand will be sought as required for further interrogation.
Further evidence collection is underway.
Other involved accused persons, will be arrested soon.
