Odisha is witnessing a surge in violent crimes across various districts. Incidents include a brutal attack on two brothers at Konark Marine Drive, the murder of a catering worker in Balasore over a food dispute, and a son attacking his father and brother over a mobile phone in Mayurbhanj. Additionally, a married woman was allegedly raped and murdered in a lodge in Baripada. These rising crimes have raised serious concerns about the law and order situation in the state. https://argusnews.in/odisha/odisha-law-and-order-crime-surge-2026 #creator program