Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Odisha Police Arrest Alleged Interstate Robber, Eight Associates
Police in Odisha arrested a man they suspect of leading a robbery gang.
Eight other people were arrested with him.
Police say the man fired at officers on August 25 and escaped.
A special team later found him in Jagdalpur, in neighbouring Chhattisgarh.
Police say he had recently left jail and formed a new gang.
They link the gang to thefts and robberies at several places, including temples.
Officers recovered jewellery, money, a gun, ammunition and vehicles.
The suspects were sent to judicial custody while police investigate more cases.
Police arrested suspected interstate robber Tuna Harijan alias Siman Nag and eight associates in Odisha’s Koraput district.
Tuna allegedly opened fire at a police patrol team on August 25 before fleeing during an attempted interception.
A special team traced and arrested him in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on September 3.
Police say more than 40 cases are pending against Tuna in Odisha and 10 others are registered in Chhattisgarh.
Authorities recovered suspected stolen valuables worth about Rs 50 lakh, a firearm, 20 rounds of ammunition, Rs 50,000 and four vehicles.
- Who
- Suspected interstate robber Tuna Harijan alias Siman Nag and eight associates were arrested by Borigumma police.
- What
- The arrests followed allegations of robberies, thefts and firing at a police patrol team.
- When
- Tuna allegedly fired at police on August 25 and was arrested on September 3; the report was issued on Saturday.
- Where
- The firing occurred on the Parli-Dabuguda road in Odisha’s Koraput district, and Tuna was traced to Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Police launched a special operation after the alleged attack and to investigate the gang’s suspected involvement in robberies and thefts.
- Arrests
- Nine people, including Tuna Harijan alias Siman Nag, were arrested.
- Firing incident
- Police say Tuna opened fire at a patrol team on August 25.
- Arrest location
- Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.
- Reported cases in Odisha
- More than 40 cases are pending against Tuna in different Odisha districts, according to police.
- Reported cases in Chhattisgarh
- Ten cases have been registered against him in Chhattisgarh, according to police.
- Recovered property
- Gold and silver ornaments valued at about Rs 50 lakh, plus Rs 50,000 in cash.
- Other seizures
- One firearm, 20 live rounds of ammunition and four vehicles, including a Bolero.