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Crime
Odisha’s Most‑Wanted Criminal Tuna Harijan Arrested After 30‑km Chase in Chhattisgarh
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 02:02 PM
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Police in Chhattisgarh captured Tuna Harijan, the most‑wanted criminal from Odisha, after a 30‑kilometre pursuit, according to Pragativadi.
Police forces in Chhattisgarh announced the arrest of Tuna Harijan, who has been listed as Odisha's most‑wanted criminal. The operation culminated after a prolonged chase that spanned roughly 30 kilometres across the state.
According to the report, law‑enforcement teams pursued Harijan on foot and by vehicle, eventually cornering him in a rural area of Chhattisgarh. The suspect was taken into custody without reported injuries to the officers or the public.
The capture marks a significant development in the inter‑state effort to apprehend high‑profile fugitives. Authorities are expected to transfer Harijan to Odisha for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Details regarding the exact location of the arrest and the timeline of the chase have not been disclosed, but officials confirmed that the operation was coordinated between Chhattisgarh and Odisha police units.
According to the report, law‑enforcement teams pursued Harijan on foot and by vehicle, eventually cornering him in a rural area of Chhattisgarh. The suspect was taken into custody without reported injuries to the officers or the public.
The capture marks a significant development in the inter‑state effort to apprehend high‑profile fugitives. Authorities are expected to transfer Harijan to Odisha for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Details regarding the exact location of the arrest and the timeline of the chase have not been disclosed, but officials confirmed that the operation was coordinated between Chhattisgarh and Odisha police units.