Mining mafia Saroj arrested by Odisha Crime Branch

Khordha: The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Crime Branch yesterday arrested dreaded criminal Nalia Kanhalsingh alias Saroj, who was wanted in several criminal cases in the state.

Sources said Saroj, a resident of Kumarabasta village under Khurda Town police limits in Khordha district, has several cases pending against him. He was also actively involved in many illegal mining activities.

Cases like illegal possession of arms and extortion have been lodged at several police stations, sources added.

Acting on a tip-off, a STF team conducted a raid at his village last evening and arrested Saroj. He was later produced before the SDJM Court here.

 

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