Police Suspension in Odisha: A Custodial Allegation Sparks Action
Three police officers in Odisha's Jajpur district were suspended after a man, Rabindra Mallik, attempted suicide by consuming pesticide in police custody. Mallik alleged mistreatment by the officers, leading him to this drastic measure. An inquiry confirmed protocol breaches, resulting in disciplinary action against the officers.
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In a significant move, Jajpur district police authorities suspended three officers after a man named Rabindra Mallik, 28, attempted suicide inside a police station, alleging mistreatment. The incident has stirred local and national attention towards police conduct and custodial conditions.
Mallik, a resident of Mahipur in Barachana block, consumed pesticide at Balichandrapur police station claiming he was subjected to torture by the officers on duty. After being hospitalized and recovering, his allegations triggered an official inquiry, leading to the suspension of Sub-Inspector Chinmaya Prusty, Assistant Sub-Inspector Durgesh Nandini Dey, and Constable Debendra Benara.
The incident raises questions about police procedures, especially concerning vulnerable detainees. Investigations revealed that Mallik was not searched properly, allowing him to bring pesticide into custody. The case continues to develop as authorities probe deeper into the claimed misconduct.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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