Arrest Deepens Probe into Odisha Constable Lynching Case

A GRP constable, Soumya Ranjan Swain, was lynched in Odisha following a road accident involving allegations of attempted rape. The Crime Branch has arrested twelve suspects so far. The Political opposition BJD plans to demonstrate against the rise of crimes in the state, while police continue investigations.

In a significant development, police have made another arrest in the ongoing investigation into the tragic lynching of GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain in Odisha's Khurda district. The arrest raises the total number of apprehended individuals in this high-profile case to twelve, according to officials.

This case revolves around the May 7 incident where Swain was allegedly beaten to death by a mob following accusations of attempted rape arising from a road accident. The Crime Branch of Odisha Police, now spearheading the investigation, has been actively pursuing leads and has identified a total of 16 suspects.

Opposition parties, notably the BJD, have announced plans to demonstrate on May 14 in protest of what they describe as increasing crime rates in the state. The Odisha Police are under pressure to ensure swift action, having already suspended several officers and reassigned others, as the investigation into Swain's death continues.