Odisha man subjected to third-degree torture at Bhadrak police station, hospitalised

A man in Odisha’s Bhadrak had to be hospitalised after he was allegedly subjected to third-degree torture by the Town Police. The serious incident has put the local police under scrutiny after the man’s wife accused eight to nine police personnel of excessive force in handling a domestic dispute.

According to sources, the incident occurred on February 5. The man identified as Jiban Jena in a drunken state was allegedly engaged in a brawl with his wife. On being informed, a female constable reached the spot and tried to intervene.

Things took an ugly turn after Jena responded aggressively, allegedly attempting to attack the lady cop with a brick. The furious lady constable then called the PCR where eight to nine police personnel came and detained Jena.

He was then taken to the police station where he was beaten up, alleged Jena’s wife. 

He later required medical attention at Bhadrak Medical, where his family discovered numerous injury marks on his body. His wife has accused the police of using third-degree during his custody.

“At least eight to nine police personnel came in PCR and overpowered him. Later, the female constable continuously whipped him using a sharp-edged weapon. I requested them to at least slap him, but they continued to whip him, leaving scars on his body. He is now in immense pain. His whole body is paining. His palms and feet are full of injuries,” alleged the victim’s wife Rubina Nayak.

However, the police defended their actions, citing Jena's aggressive behaviour due to intoxication and alleging he also assaulted officers at the station. Despite these serious allegations, a formal statement from the police addressing claims of excessive force remains absent.

No comments could be obtained from the local police about the alleged third degree torture.