Balangir Police Arrest Two Habitual Offenders After Attack

Laxmi Jor Police in Balangir arrested two habitual offenders, Sumit Sahu alias Chintu and Ashok Swain alias Situ, for assaulting students and vandalising property inside Rajendra University campus. The duo were forwarded to court on Saturday after police invoked charges, including Section 111 (organised crime) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The arrests followed a swift crackdown on campus violence and urban crime, with police tracking down the fugitives under supervision of Sadar SDPO Saroj Upadhyay. The incident sparked outrage and insecurity among students after the accused forcefully entered the premises, attacked two students and damaged their vehicles before fleeing.

Who were arrested and what charges do they face?

Laxmi Jor Police in Balangir apprehended Sumit Sahu, known by the alias Chintu, and Ashok Swain, known as Situ, both identified as notorious habitual offenders. The arrests were made in connection with an attack on students and damage to vehicles inside the Rajendra University campus. Police said the duo were forwarded to court on Saturday after invoking charges, including Section 111 (organised crime) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. No further details on the court proceedings were provided in the report.

What happened during the campus attack?

According to police, the accused forcefully entered the Rajendra University premises, assaulted two students, and vandalised their vehicles before fleeing the scene. The incident triggered widespread outrage and a sense of insecurity among the student community. In response, the police launched an immediate investigation to identify and locate the perpetrators. Under the supervision of Sadar SDPO Saroj Upadhyay, a team from Laxmi Jor Police Station tracked down the fugitives and successfully apprehended them.

What are the accused's criminal backgrounds?

Investigation revealed that both accused are serial offenders with extensive criminal records across multiple police stations in Balangir town. Ashok Swain (Situ) has over 12 pending cases registered at the Town, Sadar, Laxmi Jor and Puintala police stations. Sumit Sahu (Chintu) faces over 8 pending cases at the Town and Sadar stations. These records indicate a history of repeated criminal activity in the area.

What happens next?

The accused have been forwarded to court to face the charges brought against them. The report does not detail any further steps taken by police after the arrests. The case will proceed through the judicial process as per standard procedure. No additional information on campus security measures was provided in the report.

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