Agent Tied to Pole, Beaten by Mob in Odisha Over Alleged Financial Fraud

Agent Tied to Pole, Beaten by Mob in Odisha Over Alleged Financial Fraud

Jan 24, 2026 - 11:24
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Agent Tied to Pole, Beaten by Mob in Odisha Over Alleged Financial Fraud
In Balasore, Odisha, an SBI Customer Service Center agent named Ranjan Rana was allegedly tied to an electric pole and beaten by locals on accusations of financial fraud. The incident occurred in the Deula Haat area. Police arrived at the scene, rescued Rana from the mob, and took him to the police station for safety. No case has been registered yet. Locals accuse Rana of embezzling over ₹50 lakh from hundreds of depositors. Sources indicate Rana has a prior arrest for a cybercrime case, further enraging the crowd. This is the second mob violence incident in the area within a week, raising concerns about law and order.

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