Odia YouTuber Rahul Maharana Fatally Stabbed in Bhubaneswar; Final Video Surfaces
Bhubaneswar witnessed a shocking incident on February 28, 2026, when popular Odia YouTuber Rahul Maharana (28) was fatally stabbed near GGP Colony High School ground.
Minutes before the attack, Rahul recorded a video with friends Siba and Sachin, appearing relaxed and unaware of the impending tragedy.
According to police, an argument broke out among three youths allegedly consuming intoxicants nearby.
The altercation escalated, and Rahul was stabbed in the chest. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
Police have arrested three suspects — Sangram Keshari Behera (alias Satura), Samarendra Behera (alias Muna), and Sangram Behera (alias Kuna) — who have been produced in court.
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the attack was spontaneous or premeditated.
Rahul’s wife, Trisha, married just four months ago, alleged that the assault may have been linked to an earlier parking dispute, suggesting conspiracy.
Police, however, maintain that sudden provocation could have triggered the violence, though all angles are being examined.
The viral video and witness statements are being analysed to reconstruct events. Authorities have assured transparency and accountability in the probe.
The incident has sparked widespread concern over public safety and youth violence in Bhubaneswar, leaving the digital creator community and his followers in mourning.
