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GRP constable lynching: Main accused arrested in Odisha

GRP constable lynching: Main accused arrested in Odisha

Image used for representational purpose only. The main accused in the lynching of GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain was arrested by the Odisha Police’s Crime Branch, a statement said on Tuesday (May 26, 2026). Odisha Police arrests five for lynching GRP constable Binod Kumar Behera (48) of Satya Nagar in Bhubaneswar was arrested from Indupur in Kendrapara district on Monday (May 25, 2026) night based on specific intelligence inputs gathered during the investigation, it said. Behera had been absconding since the May 7 incident, and investigations revealed his involvement in the assault on the constable, it added. “So far, 16 accused persons have been arrested in connection with the case. Investigation is continuing on a priority basis, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend other persons involved in the incident,” the statement said. Police said they were still searching for eight more suspects in the case. Swain was allegedly tied to a pole and beaten to death by a mob in Bhingarpur-Kaja in the Balianta police station area on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on …

Four policemen suspended after mob kills GRP constable

Four policemen suspended after mob kills GRP constable

At least four policemen were suspended, and two home guards disengaged from service on Sunday within hours of the Crime Branch (CB) of Odisha Police starting a probe into the lynching of a GRP constable by a mob for allegedly attempting to rape a woman on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on May 7. 32-year-old GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain was lynched following an allegation of attempt to rape by a woman. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Five held after constable accused of assault was mob-lynched near Bhubaneswar: Police

Five held after constable accused of assault was mob-lynched near Bhubaneswar: Police

Five persons were arrested in connection with the mob lynching of a 32-year-old railway police constable accused of molesting two women on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, police said on Friday, as cops launched a wider manhunt amid mounting criticism over law and order in the state capital. GRP constable dies after mob assault near Bhubaneswar over molestation allegations, five arrested (Representative photo) Government Railway Police (GRP) constable Soumya Ranjan Swain was beaten to death on Thursday in the Balianta area after a confrontation with two women escalated into mob violence, police said. Videos circulating on social media showed Swain tied to an iron structure and assaulted by a crowd, triggering outrage across Odisha. Police said Swain, posted in Cuttack and serving in the GRP for around 12 years, was travelling on a motorcycle with colleague Om Prakash Rout near the Ramachandrapur-Bhingarpur area when their vehicle allegedly collided with or overtook a scooter carrying two women. The women later accused the two policemen of misbehaving and attempting to molest them while helping them after the fall. …

CISF thwarts attack on BJP MLA’s home in West Bengal, constable injured

CISF thwarts attack on BJP MLA’s home in West Bengal, constable injured

In a late-night security incident in West Bengal, personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) successfully thwarted an attack on the residence of a protected political figure, highlighting the challenges of VIP security during the ongoing assembly elections. Incident Occurs Amid Election Sensitivity With polling underway in the state and the next phase scheduled for April 29, the law and order situation remains sensitive. According to officials, the incident took place late on April 26 near Jagdal Police Station, where BJP MLA Arjun Singh and his son, Pawan Singh – both classified as ‘Y’ category protectees – were confronted by a group of unidentified individuals. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Assam Police constable, 34, found dead; suicide suspected: Police| India News

Assam Police constable, 34, found dead; suicide suspected: Police| India News

A 34-year-old Assam Police constable was found dead in Dhemaji district on Friday after allegedly shooting himself with his service rifle, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide. Senior superintendent of police of Dhemaji Swapnaneel Deka said that prima facie evidence suggests a case of suicide, though further investigation is underway. (Representative photo) “Around 11 am, other officers heard a gunshot and found him lying on the ground. His service rifle was on his body, and a bullet magazine was also found nearby,” officers said. Senior superintendent of police of Dhemaji Swapnaneel Deka said that prima facie evidence suggests a case of suicide, though further investigation is underway. “He was alone at the time of the incident, and the rifle was found on his body. Other evidence also indicates this was a case of suicide, but we cannot reach a final conclusion without a proper investigation,” Deka told HT. Deka said the deceased was initially taken to a local government hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. “Once we receive the …

Gadchiroli police constable exam records 99.54 per cent attendance across centre

Gadchiroli police constable exam records 99.54 per cent attendance across centre

The Gadchiroli Police Force successfully conducted the written examination for Police Constable Recruitment 2024-25 on Sunday. As per the officials` statement, the force recorded an impressive 99.54 per cent attendance. The examination is part of an ongoing recruitment drive to fill 717 constable posts in the district. Out of 7,003 eligible candidates, as many as 6,971 aspirants appeared for the test held across 14 examination centres in Gadchiroli. The examination was conducted in two sessions, with the General Studies paper held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, followed by a language paper focusing on Gondi and Madiya from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Candidates shortlisted after the physical round were eligible for the next level. The recruitment process had earlier seen field tests conducted between February 14 and March 7 on the Gadchiroli Police Headquarters ground. Candidates shortlisted from these physical tests were eligible for the written examination. Exam conducted under stringent security measures Authorities ensured stringent security arrangements, deploying nearly 1,000 personnel, including police officers, constables, teachers, and administrative staff.  The officials further noted …

ED staffer shot dead at marriage function, Delhi police constable among 3 arrested| India News

ED staffer shot dead at marriage function, Delhi police constable among 3 arrested| India News

A Delhi Police head constable and two others were arrested for allegedly shooting dead a 30-year-old Enforcement Directorate staffer at a wedding function in north Delhi’s Wazirabad on Monday evening. The 30-year-old man was shot dead by the Delhi Police constable while the other two men restrained him (Hindustan Times File) Police identified the accused as Parvesh, who joined the force in 2008 and is currently posted with the traffic unit in Bhajanpura. He allegedly used his licensed pistol to shoot Ashish Singh, a multi-tasking staff member with the Enforcement Directorate, over suspicions that Singh was having an affair with his wife. Around 8pm, Wazirabad police received information that a man with a gunshot injury had been admitted to the Trauma Centre in Timarpur, where doctors declared him dead. Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) Raja Banthia said Singh had gone to attend a neighbour’s wedding with his younger brother, where they encountered Parvesh. According to police, the two had been in dispute for some time, and Parvesh had allegedly threatened Singh three months ago before …

Gauhati High Court reinstates constable, calls disciplinary action ‘empty ritual’

Gauhati High Court reinstates constable, calls disciplinary action ‘empty ritual’

6 min readNew DelhiFeb 23, 2026 05:43 PM IST The Gauhati High Court recently called a disciplinary action taken against an unarmed branch constable “empty ritual and an idle formality”, reversing his removal from service order after observing that the disciplinary authority pre-conceived his guilt even before proceeding with the inquiry. Justice Rajesh Mazumdar was hearing the plea filed by Ukhundoi Brahma, an unarmed branch constable (UBC) who was removed from his service following a disciplinary action taken for allegedly failing to stop prisoners from escaping from the police van. Justice Rajesh Mazumdar noted that the petitioner was not given an adequate opportunity to represent against the enquiry report of the disciplinary proceedings. (Image is enhanced using AI) “This court is of the opinion that even at the stage of the show cause notice, the Disciplinary authority had completely made up his mind and reached definitive conclusions about the alleged guilt of the petitioner herein. Consequently, the preconceived mind has rendered the subsequent proceedings an empty ritual and an idle formality,” the high court observed …

Metres from finish line: Constable aspirant dies after collapsing during Surat police recruitment run | Ahmedabad News

Metres from finish line: Constable aspirant dies after collapsing during Surat police recruitment run | Ahmedabad News

2 min readSuratFeb 21, 2026 03:48 PM IST A 27-year-old man died of a heart attack after he collapsed during the final lap of a physical test for police constable recruitment in the Surat district of Gujarat Friday. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The deceased was identified as Ravindra Baraiya, 27, a resident of the Mograwadi area in Valsad town. The physical test for the recruitment of police constables has been conducted at the Vav police headquarters in Surat district over the past few days. Thousands of candidates participated in the practical examination held at SRP Camp 11, located in Vav village, Kamrej taluka. Police sources said that during the running test, Baraiya, who was on the last lap, suffered a seizure and lost consciousness just a few meters from the finish line. Mini Joseph, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Surat, said, “The police constable recruitment drive was in progress at the police ground in Vav village. Ravindra was rushed to New Civil Hospital in Surat in an ambulance, where his condition was stabilised after primary treatment.” …

Jharkhand HC slams ‘harsh’ removal of CISF constable over 1999 Bokaro Steel Plant theft

Jharkhand HC slams ‘harsh’ removal of CISF constable over 1999 Bokaro Steel Plant theft

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 20, 2026 11:12 AM IST Jharkhand High Court news: The Jharkhand High Court has dismissed a plea by the Union government and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and upheld a single judge’s order to quash the removal of a constable from service in connection with a 1999 theft incident at Bokaro Steel Plant. A division bench of Justices Rongon Mukhopadhyay and Arun Kumar Rai said the punishment of removal was “grossly in excess” of the allegations and failed the test of proportionality. Justices Rongon Mukhopadhyay and Arun K Rai said the punishment failed the test of proportionality. “The petitioner is a member of the disciplined Force expected to be diligent and attentive in his duty, and such negligence was not expected from a member of the Force, but at the same time, we cannot lose sight of the fact that there is nothing on record to suggest that the service career of the petitioner was not impeccable before his removal,” the court said on February 17. Constable removed over negligence …