Additional DCP, Central GST team intensify probe into Bhubaneswar IRS officer sexual assault case

The investigation into the alleged rape case involving an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer in Bhubaneswar has been intensified, with an Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-rank officer appointed to lead the probe.

Additional DCP Aarti Giri has been assigned as the investigating officer and has reached Saheed Nagar Police Station to collect all case-related documents and review the investigation's progress.

In a parallel development, a three-member Central GST team arrived at Saheed Nagar Police Station at around 11 am on Monday and has been conducting its own inquiry.

Fresh Statements and Evidence Collection

Police sources said the victim was called again on Sunday, and her statement was recorded for the second time. Investigators have also collected photo and video evidence from her, which she has alleged was used by the accused officer to blackmail her.

The case was registered after the woman lodged a complaint alleging that the IRS officer raped her at his government quarters in the Satsang Vihar area. She further alleged that the incident was recorded and that the officer threatened to circulate the video.

Police conducted a medical examination of the complainant and later inspected the accused officer’s residence. At the time of reporting, the officer had not been questioned and was not present at his residence.

Allegations of Repeated Assault

According to the complaint, the victim initially accompanied the officer’s sister-in-law to his residence when his wife was unwell. She later alleged that the officer called her to his house and raped her, recorded the act, and threatened to make the video viral.

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She further claimed that she was assaulted multiple times under similar threats and approached the police after alleged blackmail.

Officials said further investigation is underway, and all evidence, including digital material and recorded statements, is being examined to ascertain the facts of the case.