Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Violence Erupts in Malkangiri Over Murder
There was a big fight between two villages in Malkangiri, Odisha.
People from Rakhelguda village were angry because a woman from their village was found dead in a river without her head.
They went to MV-26 village and damaged many houses, set some on fire, and destroyed vehicles.
The police had to come and stop the fight.
They have now put a rule that no one can gather in large groups in these villages to keep the peace.
The police are also looking for the people who did this to the woman.
The internet was also turned off for a day to prevent more trouble.
A violent clash occurred between tribals from Rakhelguda village and Bengali settlers of MV-26 village in Malkangiri district, Odisha.
The clash was sparked by the murder of a 51-year-old tribal woman, Lake Padiami, whose headless body was found on a riverbank.
The mob from Rakhelguda village damaged at least 12 houses, destroyed vehicles, and set nearly four houses on fire in MV-26 village.
Prohibitory orders have been imposed, and internet services were suspended for 24 hours in the district.
One person, Subharanjan Mondal, was arrested in connection with the murder, and two others were detained for their role in the violence.
- Who
- Tribals from Rakhelguda village and Bengali settlers of MV-26 village
- What
- Violent clash resulting in property damage and prohibitory orders
- When
- Sunday, December 7, 2025, with ongoing tension into Monday
- Where
- Malkangiri district, Odisha, India
- Why
- Alleged killing of a tribal woman linked to a land dispute
- Location
- Malkangiri district, Odisha, India
- Date of Clash
- Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Villages Involved
- Rakhelguda and MV-26
- Casualties
- No reported deaths, but significant property damage
- Victim
- Lake Padiami, 51-year-old widow from Rakhelguda
- Forces Deployed
- Odisha Police, BSF, Odisha Fire Service, Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force
- Internet Suspension
- 24 hours in Malkangiri district
- Arrests
- Subharanjan Mondal (Bengali community) and two others detained
