OPAF Jawan Injured, Vehicle Vandalised in Balangir Police Attack
An OPAF jawan was seriously injured and a police vehicle vandalised when suspects attacked officers arresting an assault case accused near Kantabanji, Balangir, on Sunday night.
Monday, August 3, 2026 By Itishree Sethy
An OPAF jawan, Man Rasapeda, sustained serious injuries and a police vehicle was vandalised when a suspect and six to seven associates attacked officers with sharp weapons near a petrol pump in Kantabanji, Balangir, on Sunday night while they attempted to arrest an accused in a recent assault case. Police nabbed Gobinda Suna and Roshan Cook; other accused fled. A separate case (No. 160/2026) was registered, and special teams are tracing the absconding suspects using call records and CCTV footage.
What happened during the attack?
According to reports, the police had registered Case No. 159/2026 following a clash near Sunny Garage two days earlier. Acting on information, a team reached near a petrol pump to apprehend the accused. Suddenly, the prime suspect and 6–7 associates attacked the police with sharp weapons. In the assault, OPAF jawan Man Rasapeda sustained serious injuries. He was first treated at Kantabanji and later shifted to Bhima Bhoi Medical College, Balangir. The attackers also vandalised the police vehicle during the incident. Tension gripped Kantabanji after a police team came under deadly attack by miscreants on Sunday night while attempting to arrest an accused in a recent assault case.
What actions have police taken?
Police managed to nab Gobinda Suna and Roshan Cook, while other accused fled. A separate case No. 160/2026 has been registered regarding the attack on police. Special teams have been formed to track the absconding accused, with call records and CCTV footage under scrutiny.
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Who was injured in the Balangir police attack?
OPAF jawan Man Rasapeda sustained serious injuries.
Where did the attack on police occur?
Near a petrol pump in Kantabanji, Balangir.
When did the attack take place?
On Sunday night (August 2, 2026) as reported on August 3, 2026.
Which individuals were arrested by police following the attack?
Gobinda Suna and Roshan Cook were nabbed by police.
What case numbers were registered related to the incident?
Case No. 159/2026 for the earlier clash and Case No. 160/2026 for the attack on police.
How did the attackers assault the police?
They attacked with sharp weapons.
What happened to the police vehicle during the incident?
The attackers vandalised the police vehicle.
What measures are police taking to find the remaining suspects?
Special teams have been formed and call records and CCTV footage are being scrutinised.
Suresh Sahu
Senior District Correspondent, Balangir
Suresh Sahu has reported on Balangir district for the Mirror since 2020, focusing on drought-relief policy, health infrastructure, and district politics.
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