# Odisha BJP Leader Fakir Rana Stabbed to Death in Kalahandi 2026-08-06T22:41:01+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet BJP leader Fakir Rana was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified attackers in Odisha’s Kalahandi district on Wednesday night, Times Now News reports. Rana had attended a meeting with supporters at the Panchayat office in Madanpur Rampur and was attacked while leaving, suffering multiple stab wounds. He was taken to Madanpur Rampur Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police have begun an investigation and are searching for the attackers, who reportedly fled after the assault. Additional personnel have been deployed to prevent unrest. Police are examining all possible motives. Rana was the husband of Damkarlakhunta sarpanch Snigdha Rana. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: BJP, crime, Kalahandi, Odisha, police investigation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-bjp-leader-fakir-rana-stabbed-to-death-in-kalahandi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-bjp-leader-fakir-rana-stabbed-to-death-in-kalahandi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.