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Crime
Inter‑State Mobile Snatcher Arrested by Police in Bhubaneswar
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 07:37 PM
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Police in Bhubaneswar detained a suspect accused of stealing mobile phones across state lines, according to local reports.
Police officials in Bhubaneswar announced the arrest of a man suspected of operating an inter‑state mobile‑snatching racket. The suspect was taken into custody after a routine check in a city neighbourhood, according to the state news portal Pragativadi.
The individual is alleged to have travelled across state borders to target commuters and steal smartphones, a crime that has been on the rise in several parts of the country. Investigators said the suspect had previously been linked to similar incidents in neighboring states, prompting a coordinated effort by Odisha police.
Senior police spokesperson Dr. R. Nanda confirmed that the case is now under investigation and the accused will be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours. The department also warned the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity involving mobile theft.
The arrest underscores the broader challenge faced by law‑enforcement agencies in curbing cross‑border petty crime, especially in high‑traffic urban centers like Bhubaneswar.
The individual is alleged to have travelled across state borders to target commuters and steal smartphones, a crime that has been on the rise in several parts of the country. Investigators said the suspect had previously been linked to similar incidents in neighboring states, prompting a coordinated effort by Odisha police.
Senior police spokesperson Dr. R. Nanda confirmed that the case is now under investigation and the accused will be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours. The department also warned the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity involving mobile theft.
The arrest underscores the broader challenge faced by law‑enforcement agencies in curbing cross‑border petty crime, especially in high‑traffic urban centers like Bhubaneswar.