Odisha Murder Suspect Arrested in Gujarat After Phone Tracking
· India · Indian Express
The Odisha murder suspect, Balabhadra Maharana, was arrested in Vadodara, Gujarat, after police tracked his phone to a bus. He had allegedly fled across five cities — Puri, Kolkata, Raipur, Panipat, and Surat — over a week to evade capture. Police seized Rs 20,600 in cash, two mobile phones, and gold ornaments from him. He had been working as a caretaker for the 76-year-old victim, Kunjalata Nanda, in Bhubaneswar. Authorities noted he changed locations frequently but made the critical error of keeping his phone active, enabling location tracking. Further verification is ongoing to confirm if others were involved in the crime.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights how digital footprints can aid law enforcement in solving violent crimes, offering a concrete example of tech aiding justice in India.
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