Police ASI Detained For ‘Raping’ Woman In Puri

Puri: Pipili Police on Thursday late night detained the assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Balanga Police Station Chitaranjan Das in connection with the alleged rape of a woman in Puri district.

The woman had lodged a complaint in this regard with the Pipili SDPO on Thursday. Based on the FIR, Pipili Police has initiated a probe into the incident and detained Das for interrogation.

As per the complainant, she along with her husband had approached Balanga Police over a family dispute six months back. However, ASI Chitaranjan Das allegedly called her to his quarters on pretext of resolving the matter three months back and raped her.

The 30-year-woman also alleged that Das had threatened her to frame in false charges and sent to jail in case she reveals the matter to anyone.

#Puri Additional SP Arun Kumar Jena briefs media on probe into the alleged rape of a woman complainant by sub-inspector (ASI) of Balanga Police Station #Odisha.

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A few weeks ago, six persons including a police constable Jitendra Sethi were arrested in connection with the gang rape of a minor girl in Nimapara area.