Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Odisha Crime Branch Probes Missing Laxmanananda Murder Inquiry File
The Odisha Crime Branch is investigating the disappearance of a important file related to the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati from the Chief Minister’s Office.
The file was part of a judicial commission report that looked into the murder, which happened in 2008 and caused a lot of trouble in the area.
The investigation will find out when the file went missing, who handled it last, and if it was lost by accident or on purpose.
This case is very important because the murder of Swami Laxmanananda is a big political and social issue in Odisha.
The Crime Branch will check records and talk to people who had access to the file to find out what happened.
The Odisha Crime Branch is investigating the disappearance of the Laxmanananda Saraswati murder inquiry file from the CMO.
The file is part of a judicial commission report on the 2008 murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati.
The investigation will determine if the file was lost due to negligence or deliberately removed.
The murder of Swami Laxmanananda triggered widespread violence and remains a contentious issue in Odisha.
The Crime Branch will examine CMO records and statements of personnel who had access to the file.
- Who
- Odisha Crime Branch
- What
- Investigation into the disappearance of the Laxmanananda Saraswati murder inquiry file
- When
- Initiated after the disclosure on June 17
- Where
- Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Odisha
- Why
- To examine the circumstances surrounding the missing records and identify those responsible
Government Officials
Political Opponents
Nature of Disappearance
Government Officials
The disappearance might be due to administrative negligence or misplacement.
Political Opponents
The disappearance could be a deliberate act to remove sensitive documents.
- Date of Murder
- August 23, 2008
- Location of Murder
- Jalespata area, Kandhamal district, Odisha
- Inquiry Commission Head
- Justice A.S. Naidu
- Date of Missing File Disclosure
- June 17
- Investigating Agency
- Odisha Crime Branch