Odisha: Villages clash after tribal woman's murder sparks outrage

India Dec 10, 2025

A land dispute in Odisha's Malkangiri district turned deadly after 51-year-old Lake Padiami was found murdered.
Her death triggered a massive attack by thousands from Rakhelguda village on nearby MV-26, leaving more than 160 homes destroyed and forcing residents to flee.

What's happening now

MV-26 is now deserted, with families seeking safety elsewhere and demanding justice for the violence.
Authorities have stepped in with curfews, an internet ban, and security forces to keep things calm.
Search teams are still looking for evidence in the area, while officials work on relief and compensation for those who lost their homes.