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Crime
Rourkela Police Solve Farmer Kidnapping Murder Case, Two Suspects Arrested
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 04:19 AM
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After a two‑year investigation, Rourkela police have arrested two suspects in the kidnapping and murder of a farmer.
Rourkela police announced today that they have solved the kidnapping and murder case of a local farmer that had remained unsolved for two years. The victim, a small‑holder from the Sundergarh district, was abducted in 2022 and later found dead, prompting a prolonged investigation.
The breakthrough came when investigators linked two individuals to the crime through forensic evidence and witness statements. Both suspects were apprehended in a coordinated operation carried out by the Rourkela police station on Wednesday.
Police officials said the arrests mark a significant step towards delivering justice for the farmer's family and underscore the department's commitment to tackling violent crimes in the region. The case will now proceed to the court, where the accused will face charges of kidnapping, murder and related offenses.
The breakthrough came when investigators linked two individuals to the crime through forensic evidence and witness statements. Both suspects were apprehended in a coordinated operation carried out by the Rourkela police station on Wednesday.
Police officials said the arrests mark a significant step towards delivering justice for the farmer's family and underscore the department's commitment to tackling violent crimes in the region. The case will now proceed to the court, where the accused will face charges of kidnapping, murder and related offenses.