Tag: Custodial Death

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Nabarangpur custodial death: Victim's family members refuse to accept body

Nabarangpur: Family members of Gobardhan Bindhani, who was allegedly beaten to death in police custody in Nabarangpur, refused to accept his body demanding action against the accused. Though the district administration sent Gobardhan’s body in a hearse vehicle to the village after post mortem, the family members denied to accept the body for cremation alleging […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
Nabarangpur custodial death: Police inspector placed under suspension

Bhubaneswar/Nabarangpur: Police DG RP Sharma suspended Inspector Puspendu Sagar, ex-IIC of Kosagumunda Police Station with additional charge of Kodinga Police Station of Nabarangpur district with immediate effect on charges of not following formalities while conducting gambling raid and detaining two persons. The DGP’s action came a day after a large number of people staged a […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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Death in police custody sparks tension in Balasore

Balasore: Tension ran high at Golei Chhak in Remuna Town of Balasore district on Friday night after locals staged demonstration following death of a person, who was earlier picked by police on charges of being involved in illicit liquor trade. As per reports, Industrial Police had detained one Ratikant Das, a hotel owner, on August […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Former IIC Of Mahakalapada Sent To Jail In Custodial Death Case

Kendrapara: Former Inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Mahakalapada Police Station Shyamaghana Behera was on Tuesday sent to jail in connection with the custodial death of a theft-accused Abinash Paital in August last year. Reportedly, Behera who was absconding since then, surrendered before the Kendrapara Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) yesterday. Subsequently, he was produced in the District & […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Custodial Death Case: Out On Bail For 32 Years, 2 Odisha Cops Awarded 1 Year Jail Term

Cuttack: Almost 32 years after granting bail, the Orissa High Court on Monday awarded one-year jail term for two septuagenarian police officials in connection with a custodial death case. The police officials- Pravat Chandra Mohanty (76) and PK Choudhury (75) were posted as inspector and senior sub-inspector, respectively when one Kashinath Nayak allegedly died in […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Locals-Police Faceoff In Puri Over Alleged Custodial Death, SP Assures Probe

Puri: A man accused in several criminal cases reportedly died in police custody at Baseli Sahi area in Puri on Thursday, triggering palpable tension in the area. One K Ramesh sustained injuries during a scuffle with police when the latter had gone to nab him on Wednesday night. Later, he was admitted to district headquarters […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Another Odisha Youth ‘Dies In Custody’, Mob Gheraoes Police Station Seeking Action

Rourkela: The death of a 26-year-old youth allegedly in police custody triggered massive outrage after an irate mob tried to storm into Biramitrapur police station here on Thursday seeking justice. The local residents staged a demonstration and gheraoed the police station demanding action against the erring policemen. As per reports, the deceased youth Tariq Salim […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Police Begins Investigation In Alleged Custodial Death In Puri

Puri: With palpable tension still prevailing in Baseli Sahi area here, the police have launched an investigation into the alleged custodial death of one K Ramesh (32) that triggered a massive outrage yesterday. As per reports, Inspector General (IG) in-charge S Praveen visited Puri yesterday for a spot inspection. He met Puri SP Akhileshwar Singh […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Puri Custodial Death: Orissa HC Seeks Report From Government

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Friday sought a report from the Odisha government in connection with the death of a person which allegedly took place in police custody at Puri on Wednesday. The Court has also directed the State government to submit the post-mortem report and other facts pertaining to case during the next […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
BJP Up In Arms Over Custodial Deaths In Odisha
BJP Up In Arms Over Custodial Deaths In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Members of Odisha unit of the BJP along with the activists of Mahila Morcha, the party’s women wing launched a protest rally on Friday against the alleged inaction of the State government in connection with the two back-to-back alleged custodial deaths in Puri and Biramitrapur yesterday. The demonstrators demanded immediate resignation of CM Naveen […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Puri 'Custodial Death': NHRC Issues Notices To Odisha Chief Secy & DGP

Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to the Odisha government in connection with the death of a person allegedly in police custody at Puri on Wednesday. The Commission’s directives came shortly after BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra filed a petition over the alleged custodial death. While issuing the notice, […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Odisha: 6 Youths Arrested by Pipli Police Admitted To SCB Hospital; Custodial Torture Alleged

Puri: Close on the heels of the allegations over two deaths in police custody in Puri and Sundargarh respectively, another allegation of custodial torture has been received from Pipili on Saturday. As many as six persons, arrested by the police in connection with the assault on a youth at Bhabanipur village under Pipili police limits […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Custodial Death: Sambit Patra Leads BJP Revolt In Puri
Custodial Death: Sambit Patra Leads BJP Revolt In Puri

Puri: A delegation of BJP members led by party’s national spokesperson Sambit Patra today upped the ante by demanding registration of a murder case in connection with the alleged police custodial death of 33-year-old Baselisahi resident K Ramesh on Wednesday. Patra demanded the Puri district administration to direct an investigation after registering a murder case […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Puri 'Custodial' Death: Video Of 'Official' Offering Assistance To Deceased Family Goes Viral

Puri: A man claiming to be an Assistant Commandant (Homeguard) met the family members of K Ramesh, who allegedly died in the police custody on November 18, late on Saturday night. In a video, which has gone viral, the ‘official’ is seen making claims of financial assistance and other aids under various government schemes to […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Police Acting As Govt Goons: BJP

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of Odisha unit on Sunday lashed out at BJD-led government in State over two alleged custodial deaths- one each at Puri and Biramitrapur. In a video clip, BJP general secretary Lekhashree Samantsinghar said that police have acted as goons of government. “The police have unleashed a reign of terror […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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