Alleged Police Brutality Sparks Investigation in Odisha

Partha Sarathi Das alleges he suffered severe police torture at Biridi station in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, following a clash at a scheduled meeting. Although a formal complaint was lodged, local authorities reportedly learned of the incident through media sources and have initiated an official investigation.

In Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, allegations of severe police torture surfaced as Partha Sarathi Das spoke out on Wednesday about his harrowing experience at Biridi police station.

Das, a Balia resident, revealed that during an incident on July 25, he was allegedly subjected to 'third-degree torture' by police officers following a clash at a scheduled meeting that was to be chaired by BJD MLA Ramakant Bhoi.

The local authorities, who claimed to have first learned of the allegations via media outlets, have initiated a formal investigation. The Jagatsinghpur SP announced a probe led by an additional SP rank officer to uncover the truth, with a review of CCTV and other evidence underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)