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Hans India
7 days ago
- Hans India
Murder accused held after 24 years
Berhampur: Odisha Police arrested a 52-year-old man, whohad been on the run for the last 24 years after being accused in a murder case, an officer said on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended the man, identified as Udaya Pradhan, from Chennai on Monday, as part of 'Operation Garuda' launched by the Odisha Police to nab all fugitives. Udaya, along with his two brothers, allegedly hacked to death a man, identified as Kaibalya Pradhan, in Keranditola village under Chamakhandi police station area in Ganjam district on July 6, 2001 over a dispute. Police had arrested Musha Pradhan, one of the brothers of Udaya Pradhan, the same day of the murder, while Udaya and his elder brother Pancham absconded from the village.'Police had earlier made several attempts to arrest Udaya Pradhan but he evaded arrests.
NDTV
12-08-2025
- NDTV
On The Run For 24 Years, Murder Accused Arrested In Odisha: Police
Berhampur: Odisha Police have arrested a 52-year-old man, who had been on the run for the last 24 years after being accused in a murder case, an officer said on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended the man, identified as Udaya Pradhan, from Chennai on Monday, as part of 'Operation Garuda' launched by the Odisha Police to nab all fugitives. Pradhan, along with his two brothers, allegedly hacked to death a man, identified as Kaibalya Pradhan, in Keranditola village in present-day Chamakhandi police station area in Ganjam district on July 6, 2001 over a dispute. Police had arrested Musha Pradhan, one of his brothers of Udaya Pradhan, the same day of the murder, while Udaya and his elder brother Pancham absconded from the village. "Police had earlier made several attempts to arrest Udaya Pradhan but he evaded arrests. However, after receiving reliable information, a police team rushed to Chennai and arrest him," Ganjam Superintendent of Police Subhendu Patra said. The accused was working in a construction firm in Chennai by identifying himself as Ganesh, said Sabyasachi Malla, inspector-in charge of Chamakhandi police station. The two brothers - Udaya and Pancham - had initially fled to Bengaluru after the murder but after a dispute with Pancham, Udaya had come to Chennai. Other members of his family, however, continued to stay in the village, Malla said. His elder brother is still missing and efforts are being to nab him, he said. His younger brother Musha has been released from jail after completing his life sentence awarded by a local court for his involvement in the murder, police said.
News18
12-08-2025
- News18
Odisha: Murder accused on run for 24 years arrested
Agency: PTI Berhampur (Odisha), Aug 12 (PTI) Odisha Police have arrested a 52-year-old man, who had been on the run for the last 24 years after being accused in a murder case, an officer said on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended the man, identified as Udaya Pradhan, from Chennai on Monday, as part of 'Operation Garuda' launched by the Odisha Police to nab all fugitives. Pradhan, along with his two brothers, allegedly hacked to death a man, identified as Kaibalya Pradhan, in Keranditola village in present-day Chamakhandi police station area in Ganjam district on July 6, 2001 over a dispute. Police had arrested Musha Pradhan, one of his brothers of Udaya Pradhan, the same day of the murder, while Udaya and his elder brother Pancham absconded from the village. 'Police had earlier made several attempts to arrest Udaya Pradhan but he evaded arrests. However, after receiving reliable information, a police team rushed to Chennai and nabbed him," Ganjam Superintendent of Police Subhendu Patra said. The accused was working in a construction firm in Chennai by identifying himself as Ganesh, said Sabyasachi Malla, inspector-in charge of Chamakhandi police station. The two brothers – Udaya and Pancham – had initially fled to Bengaluru after the murder but after a dispute with Pancham, Udaya had come to Chennai. Other members of his family, however, continued to stay in the village, Malla said. His elder brother is still absconding and efforts are being to nab him, he said. His younger brother Musha has been released from jail after completing his life sentence awarded by a local court for his involvement in the murder, police said. PTI COR AAM AAM ACD view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
11-08-2025
- Time of India
Ganjam murder accused held from Chennai after 24 yrs
Berhampur: On the run for 24 years, police arrested a murder accused on Monday from Chennai where he was working in a construction firm under a different identity. The accused, 52-year-old Udaya Pradhan, a resident of Keranditola village in the district, and his two brothers had allegedly hacked Kaibalya Pradhan to death on July 6, 2001 over a family dispute. Police arrested Musha Pradhan (now 48), one of Udaya's brothers, on the same day of the murder. But Udaya and his elder brother Pancham had managed to flee. Police had tried to arrest him several times, but could not succeed. Recently, Udaya got in touch with some of his old acquaintances and villagers over phone, a police source said. Upon hearing the news, police launched an investigation. "After getting reliable information, a police team went to Chennai and successfully nabbed him," SP (Ganjam) Subhendu Patra said. The arrest was carried out as part of Operation Garuda , launched by Odisha Police on Aug 1. During the two-week, state-wide drive, police have been cracking down on organized crime, smuggling and anti-social activities and have been executing long-pending warrants. "In Chennai, Udaya had changed his name to Ganesh," said Sabyasachi Malla, inspector in-charge, Chamakhandi police station. According to police, Udaya and Pancham had fled to Bangalore. Later, following a dispute with his brother, Udaya moved to Chennai. His family members continued to remain in the village. Pancham, however, is still on the run. "We are trying to arrest him," said Malla. Musha, who had been awarded a life term, has been released from jail. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
From constable to IPS, Udayakrishna's journey of grit
VIJAYAWADA: In an inspiring example of hope M Udaya Krishna Reddy of Ullapalem village in Prakasam district has achieved an All India Rank of 350 in the Civil Services Examination and earning a place in the Indian Police Service (IPS). From a government school in a small village to the prestigious IPS, Udaya Krishna Reddy's journey is proof that no dream is too big when powered by passion and purpose. Born into poverty and losing his parents at a young age, Udaya was raised by his grandmother Ramanamma, who sold vegetables to support him, and guided by his uncle Koti Reddy. After studying in a Telugu-medium government school, he joined the police force as a constable in 2013, serving at Gudluru and Ramayapatnam Marine police stations. Facing humiliation from a superior officer became a turning point, fueling his ambition to join the IPS. He resigned in 2018 to pursue the Civil Services full-time. Despite failing three attempts, he refused to give up. In his fourth attempt, he secured a 780th rank and joined the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS). However, determined to wear the IPS uniform, he reattempted during training and achieved the 350th rank. Speaking to TNIE , Udaya said the unwavering support from his grandmother and uncle shaped his journey. 'We, the youth of India, have immense potential which is yet to be realised. Don't get distracted, stay focused. Never allow anyone to degrade your dignity and self-respect,' he added. He advised aspirants to dedicate at least 12 hours daily to studies with focus on covering the entire syllabus. Afterward, 8-10 hours are sufficient based on personal capability. 'Some may find 6-8 hours enough. What matters most is completing daily targets consistently. It typically takes 1.5 to 2 years to complete the syllabus, depending on one's intellectual ability,' he noted. He explained the importance of 8 hours of sleep, nutritious food, and managing stress through spirituality, yoga, and meditation. Mastering English was another challenge for him as he studied in Telugu medium. He first completed all exercises from English textbooks of Classes 1-10, then NCERT English, and followed Raymond Murphy's Essential English Grammar up to the Intermediate level. Reading English newspapers daily and novels like those of Chetan Bhagat also improved his language skills. Mentorship played a key role, too. Udaya Krishna acknowledged guidance from senior officers like Mahesh Bhagwat (Additional DG), KN Kumar (IAS officer, Meghalaya cadre), Tirupati Rao Ganta (IRS officer, Assistant Commissioner, Income Tax, Kakinada) and Rallapalli Jagat Sai (IAS officer, UP cadre). He particularly credited Mahesh Bhagwat for supporting him like a father figure. Offering advice to aspirants, he said, 'Coaching contributes only 10% to success; 90% depends on personal hard work and discipline. I aspire to establish a nationwide '109' emergency helpline for animal rescue. Animals need care too. I will work towards this goal with the same dedication,' he said. His younger brother Pranay Krishna Reddy is also following in his footsteps, currently preparing for the Civil Services. Speaking to TNIE , his grandmother Ramanamma expressed her happiness and said, 'Be good and do good, God bless my grandson Udaya.'
