Berhampur Town Police Arrest Four Anti-socials for Dacoity and Assault

Berhampur: Berhampur Town Police have apprehended four anti-socials involved in a violent dacoity incident that left three victims injured.

The arrested persons have been identified as Sameer Jena (20) of Prahallad Nagar, 4th Lane, Berhampur; Jogendra Hati (27) of Old Berhampur, Sita Dhimira Sahi; T. Akash (26) of Mangalabarpetta, Reddika Sahi and K. Charana Kumar (20) of Prahallad Nagar, 4th Lane, Berhampur.

Police seized an iron hand bala, stone pieces, and two mobile phones from the accused.

The complainant, Rama Chandra Behera (24), a resident of Babajitota Sahi, reported the incident, which occurred on May 17, 2025, at around 1 AM near Hotel Nirmalya Lodge on Urban Bank Road.

Behera, along with his friends Pratham Bishoi (24) and Santosh Sahu (24), was returning home after attending a feast when they were accosted by approximately eight miscreants. The group, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, arrived in a Honda car, demanded money, and forcibly searched the victims’ pockets, looting Rs. 1,000. They also snatched a gold chain weighing two bharis and two gold rings from the victims.

When the victims resisted, the accused attacked them with an iron hand bala and stone pieces, causing head injuries. The victims were rushed to City Hospital, Berhampur, for treatment.

Following a swift investigation, Berhampur Town Police arrested four of the accused on the night of May 18. Several other suspects involved in the crime have reportedly fled to Rourkela with the car used in the incident. Efforts are underway to apprehend the absconding individuals and recover the vehicle, informed Berhampur SP Dr. Saravana Vivek M.

Further investigation is going on in this regard, he added.