Kendujhar: On Wednesday, police announced the arrest of three individuals believed to be involved in the theft of cattle in Anandapur town, located in Odisha’s Kendujhar district.

The suspects have been named as Mohammad Shahabaz, 32, from Puruna Bazar, Mohammad Rehan, 19, from Dhobadia, both of whom fall under the jurisdiction of Jashipur police station, and Sheikh Nazir, 27, from Tentapasi, which is under Rairangpur police station. All three are residents of Mayurbhanj district.

Police reports indicate that Hadibandhu Khuntia, a resident of Anandapur, filed a complaint stating that three unidentified individuals had taken cattle using a four-wheeler during the night of August 29-30. This incident was recorded by CCTV cameras.

Following a thorough investigation and review of the CCTV footage, officers from Anandapur police arrested the three suspects linked to the incident.

The arrests are connected to Case No. 241 of the Anandapur Police Station, which was registered on September 5, 2026, under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Anandapur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Kamal Kumar Panda stated that the suspects will face a court appearance on Wednesday.