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The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Man convicted of raping blind minor girl imprisoned for life
A local court in Odisha's Jharsuguda district sentenced a man to life imprisonment on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) for raping a blind girl, delivering the verdict within 100 days of the case's registration. The victim, a blind minor girl, visited the culprit's home frequently to listen to the television. He raped her on the afternoon of May 6 while the family slept. The accused, a 54-year-old, was arrested within two days on May 8. According to Jharsuguda police, advanced forensic techniques, including DNA analysis, were used to build an irrefutable case. 'The fast-tracked investigation and real-time trial monitoring ensured no delays, aligning with the new criminal laws' emphasis on timely justice,' it said. Chargesheet in 22 days The chargesheet was filed on May 28 within 22 days. The man was convicted Under Section 64(2)(k) BNS and Section 6 of the POCSO Act Besides, the court also awarded a compensation of ₹10,50,000 to the victim under the National Legal Services Authority's (NALSA) Compensation Scheme for Women Victims/Survivors of Sexual Assault/Oother Crimes – 2018. 'Justice delayed is justice denied. Our resolve is to ensure foolproof investigations to ensure that no criminal escapes the law. This conviction reinforces our pledge to protect the vulnerable and deliver justice without delay,' said Smit P Parmar, Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police. In an earlier case, Jharsuguda Police secured a conviction and 25 years rigorous imprisonment against a serial child rapist within 55 days. Jharsuguda police said they are committed to securing speedy justice in cases of crimes against women and children.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Verification of Bengali-speaking migrant workers continues, 44 still in custody in Odisha
As many as 44 Bengali-speaking persons continue to remain in custody of the Jharsuguda Police in Odisha, after their documentary proof of Indian nationality failed to convince the police. According to the police, 403 persons were allowed to return to their workplaces, while 44 were detained in two holding centres in the district. Fearing detention and the distress it could cause their families, over 150 migrant labourers in neighbouring Sambalpur district have voluntarily approached local police stations to submit documents such as Aadhaar cards, birth certificates, voter ID cards, and even land records to prove their Indian citizenship. This move follows the continued detention of 44 Bengali-speaking individuals in Jharsuguda district, whose documents reportedly failed to convince law enforcement officials of their nationality. The incident sparked widespread outrage in the country, particularly in West Bengal. In the aftermath, authorities appear to have scaled back efforts to round up migrant workers in large numbers. However, sporadic detentions continue, most notably in the Karanjia subdivision of Mayurbhanj district where workers have reportedly been picked up at random. Many of those previously detained in Jharsuguda remain shaken by the experience. 'Most migrant workers come from economically weaker sections. It is extremely difficult to get our documents sent through WhatsApp or delivered physically. The biggest hurdle is the absence of birth certificates, which most of us simply don't have,' said one of the released workers. He recounted the case of a fellow labourer from Murshidabad, West Bengal, who had submitted a land document covering three generations of his family, along with an Aadhaar card. 'But because he had married a woman from Bangladesh and was receiving phone calls from the neighbouring country, the police remained unconvinced. He continued to be held in custody,' he said. Some workers also criticised the timing of their release. 'We were let go around 1:30 a.m., as if the police didn't want us to walk out with dignity in broad daylight,' said another. The detained migrant workers in Jharsuguda included both Hindus and Muslims. Most of them work as masons or daily vendors, and Bengali-speaking labourers from West Bengal and Jharkhand form the backbone of the construction workforce, especially for private and individual housing projects.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Release Bengali workers or face legal action': Mahua Moitra warns Odisha govt
Bhubaneswar: All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader and Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday lashed out at the Odisha government, demanding the immediate release of 23 workers from Mirzapur village of Nadia district, who were allegedly detained at holding centres in Jharsuguda for citizenship verification since Monday night. Around 448 suspected Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals have been identified and shifted to holding centres in Jharsuguda and Jagatsinghpur districts of the state. In a video message, the Trinamool Congress MP from West Bengal's Krishnanagar alleged that 23 workers from her Lok Sabha constituency are being held illegally in an interrogation centre under the Orient police station area of Jharsuguda District. She stated that a total of 440 Bengali workers are being held, of which 23 are from her area. She further added that the Superintendent of Police, Nadia district, was told by the Jharsuguda SP that the workers from her constituency are being held in a documentation drive. 'All of these 23 workers have valid documentation, Aadhaar cards, EPIC cards, everything they need to work there. India is a union of states, and every single citizen has the right to life and the right to livelihood and the right to work anywhere within the territory of India. Please do not think that there is no one to fight for these workers. There is absolutely no reason to detain them,' stated Moitra. The Trinamool MP asserted that the workers have produced the valid documents, and they should be released immediately. 'Otherwise, we will file 23 habeas corpus petitions in every court in this land,' threatened Moitra. She said that such situations didn't arise during the 24-year rule of the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government, but ever since the BJP came to power, such incidents have become a daily occurrence in Odisha. 'I urge the Orisha government to think about one thing. It is easy for you to prey, to harass, to intimidate poor workers who go to earn a livelihood. Have you ever thought that 50 per cent of Orissa's tourism revenue comes from Bengal? 50 per cent of tourism is from Bengali tourists. Today, if you harass and detain our workers, tomorrow, Bengali tourists will stop going to Orissa. They are the ones who stay at your hotels, who eat at your restaurants, who visit your places of pilgrimage. What will happen?' threatened the MP. She claimed that 1.3 crore migrant workers from other states currently working in West Bengal are living in peace and harmony. A senior official of Jharsuguda Police, however, denied the allegations of detention of the suspected Bengali workers. The senior police official clarified that the special drive is being carried out by the Special Task Force of Jharsuguda Police, formed as per the orders of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The suspected workers have been brought in for citizenship verification purposes. 'Once their citizenship is ascertained, they are allowed to leave. Citizenship verification is a complex process,' said the senior cop.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- The Hindu
Repeat sexual predator sentenced 25 years of RI within 55 days of complaint in Odisha
Backed by swift investigation by Jharsuguda Police in Odisha, a repeat sexual predator was sentenced 25 years of rigorous imprisonment within 55 days of registering the complaint. Two minor victims were given monetary compensation to the tune of ₹8 lakh each. Additional District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Court under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act, Puja Sarangi, convicted Ajit Nag, accused of sexually assaulting a 11-year-old boy on several occasions, and handed rigorous imprisonment. On March 23, a woman filed a complaint at Brajarajnagar police station in Jharsuguda district that her 11-year-old son was forcibly taken to a secluded place by Nag where he forced him into unnatural sex. 'When her son protested, Nag assaulted him and threatened to strangle him to death. Her son returned home and narrated his ordeal to her. The man had sexually assaulted her son several times in the past. According to her son's statement, Nag had also sexually assaulted his nephew and other boys from their locality,' said Parmar Smit Parshottamdas, Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police. Nag had previously been in jail custody in connection with a rape case. 'We utilised scientific investigation techniques, such as DNA analysis, to ensure conviction in this sensational case. We also successfully secured a conviction in the rape case of two minor boys within 55 days of registering the FIR,' said Mr. Parshottamdas. 'This case is a powerful example of what proactive policing, scientific evidence gathering, and time-bound prosecution can achieve. It sends a strong and clear message,' he said, adding that the conviction of a repeat sexual predator in record time not only reinforces public trust in the justice system but also sets a model for child protection and fast-track justice delivery.
New Indian Express
21-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Two main accused in Murshidabad violence held in Odisha's Jharsuguda; six others detained
JHARSUGUDA: Two prime suspects in the murder of a father-son duo during protests over the Waqf Amendment Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad were arrested on Monday by a joint team of West Bengal STF and Jharsuguda Police within the Bandhabahal Outpost limits. The two siblings were identified as Bani Israel and Sefaul Haque, both residents of Sulitala village in Murshidabad. They were prime suspects in the murder of Chandan Das (40) and his father Haragobinda Das (72). The father-son duo was allegedly hacked to death on April 13 during violent protests against the new Waqf Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. The murders had triggered widespread tension in the region. A case was registered at Samserganj PS in West Bengal in this regard. IG, Northern Range, Himansu Lal told TNIE that following a request from the West Bengal STF, Banharpali Police conducted raids at multiple locations early in the morning. The operation that began around 5 am led to the arrest of the siblings. During arrest, Bani Israel was found in possession of a country-made pistol loaded with two rounds of 7.62 mm live ammunition. As both accused attempted to flee, the police team fired four warning shots in the air to prevent their escape. Four empty 9 mm cartridges were recovered from the scene, and a case was registered under relevant sections of the BNS and Arms Act. Jharsuguda SP, Smit P Parmar said, six other individuals from Murshidabad, suspected to be involved in the larger violence incident, were also detained during the raids. "The detainees have been identified as Babul Sk, Abdul Khalek, Saba Karim, Roni Sk, Manarul Sk, and Azfarul Sk, all residents of various localities under Samserganj PS in West Bengal. They were taken into custody for further questioning and verification," he added. Earlier on April 14, two other accused in the double murder -- Kalu Madab and Dildar Madab -- had been arrested from different hideouts in Murshidabad and Birbhum districts. The police are probing the broader conspiracy behind the violence and presence of multiple individuals from Murshidabad in Jharsuguda. Officials confirmed that coordination between states and swift intelligence sharing played a crucial role in tracking the accused beyond state borders. The raids were carried out under the supervision of Inspector of Banharpali police station Ranjit Naik and SI Sarat Chandra Dwibedy of Bandhabahal police station. Notably, three persons were killed, several people were injured, and scores of shops and houses were vandalised as violence rocked parts of Murshidabad district during protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
