Bhubaneswar: The Crime Branch has arrested one more accused in the Soumyaranjan murder case of Balianta, taking the total number of arrests to 19.
The accused has been identified as Bibhuti Bhusan Parida alias Happy, 26, of Benupur (Kumbhar Sahi) under Balianta PS, Khordha district.
According to CID-CB, Parida was apprehended from the Bidanashi area in Cuttack on the intervening night of June 22-23, 2026, based on substantial evidence collected during the investigation.The case pertains to CID-CB PS Case No. 06/2026 dated 09.05.2026, registered under Sections 103(1)/3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,
The Odisha government had entrusted the Crime Branch with the probe into the sensational incident that occurred on May 7, 2026, in the Bhingarpur–Kaja area under Balianta Police Station.
Investigation has revealed the involvement of the accused in assaulting the deceased, officials said.
“So far, a total of 19 accused have been arrested in connection with the case,” the Crime Branch said. Investigation is continuing on priority, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend other persons involved in the incident.
