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Serial Robberies in Balangir Prompt Panic as CCTV Shows Bolero Near Police Station
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 02:48 PM
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A spate of robberies has unsettled residents of Balangir, Odisha, and police have released CCTV footage that captures a Bolero vehicle near the district police station as a possible lead.
Balangir district in Odisha is experiencing a series of robberies that have sparked fear among locals. The incidents, reported over the past few weeks, involve armed thieves targeting homes and shops, leaving the community on edge.
In response, the Balangir police released surveillance footage from a camera installed near the district police station. The video shows a white Bolero vehicle passing the premises shortly before the latest reported theft, offering investigators a tangible clue.
Authorities have intensified patrols and are urging residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and share any information that could help identify the perpetrators. The police have not disclosed further details pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
In response, the Balangir police released surveillance footage from a camera installed near the district police station. The video shows a white Bolero vehicle passing the premises shortly before the latest reported theft, offering investigators a tangible clue.
Authorities have intensified patrols and are urging residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and share any information that could help identify the perpetrators. The police have not disclosed further details pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.