Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1745843885.webp

In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch (CB) of Odisha Police arrested a fraudster on the charges of cheating devotees in the name of Neeladri Bhakta Nivas, a popular lodging facility for pilgrims visiting Puri. The accused, identified as Anshuman Sharma, was taken into custody after an intense investigation revealed his involvement in creating a fake website to deceive unsuspecting pilgrims.

According to Crime Branch officials, Anshuman Sharma had set up a counterfeit website closely resembling the official portal of Neeladri Bhakta Nivas.

Through this website, he collected online bookings and advance payments from devotees...