Suspended: Custodial Death Sparks Outrage in Cuttack

Three police personnel in Cuttack have been suspended following the alleged custodial death of a man, Rasananda Nayak, detained for vehicle theft. The Chief Minister ordered action after complaints of third-degree torture. Nayak's death has led to accusations of police misconduct, though no official comments were released.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhuabneswar | Updated: 23-09-2025 01:01 IST | Created: 23-09-2025 01:01 IST

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Three police officers, including the Assistant Commissioner of Police at Choudwar police station, Cuttack, were suspended on Monday following the alleged custodial death of Rasananda Nayak, linked to a vehicle theft case.

According to a statement from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, ACP Biswa Ranjan Sahu was suspended amid reports of Nayak's custodial death. Earlier, Sub-inspector Niranjan Goda and constable Kamal Lochan Majhi faced suspension for "dereliction of duty." Rasananda Nayak, who had a history of bike lifting, was detained and reportedly faced "unbearable third-degree torture," which his brother claims led to a suicide in custody.

Nayak was transferred to SCB Medical College Hospital in a critical state, where he passed away. Allegations from Nayak's family accuse officers of physical assault, but the police have yet to respond to these charges.

(With inputs from agencies.)