# Dacoity and robbery incidents in Ganjam, Odisha

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dacoity-and-robbery-incidents-in-ganjam-odisha
> Updated: 2026-08-16T05:42:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement in Odisha’s Ganjam district has engaged in operations against criminal elements involved in robbery and dacoity.

In late July, police in the Purushottampur area encountered a wanted dacoity suspect, Ghanashyam Behera, who reportedly used a crude bomb and opened fire while attempting to flee. The suspect was injured by police fire and taken for medical treatment, while an associate remained at large.

By mid-August, Golanthara Police dismantled an organized inter-state dacoity gang operating between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The group allegedly used fraudulent land and gold deals to lure victims. Following a daylight robbery, authorities arrested four individuals and recovered cash, mobile phones, fake gold, and a vehicle. Two additional gang members are still being sought.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Golanthara Police arrest inter-state dacoity gang

Odisha police arrested four members of an inter-state dacoity gang following a land-deal robbery, recovering 6.92 lakh rupees in cash and various stolen items.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golanthara-police-arrest-inter-state-dacoity-gang

### 2026-07-24: Odisha Police Injure Dacoity Accused After Bomb Attack in Ganjam

Odisha police wounded dacoity suspect Kalia after he bombed and fired at officers during a chase in Ganjam; he was taken for medical care and the associate remains at large.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odisha-police-injure-dacoity-accused-after-bomb-attack-in-ganjam

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