Army officer assault case: BJD to hold demo tomorrow

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | September 20, 2024 3:21 PM

Biju Janata Dal

Bhubaneswar, Sep 20: The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday announced to gherao Raj Bhawan tomorrow over the alleged assault on an Army officer and his fiancee by police in Bhubaneswar. 

Also Read: Odisha: Naveen Patnaik demands judicial probe in assault case of Army officer, fiancee

The party has decided to submit a memorandum addressed to the President of India over the rising law and order situation in Odisha.

The regional party demanded exemplary action against the police officials of Bharatpur police station who allegedly assaulted and misbehaved with Indian Army officer of Sikh Regiment Major Gurvansh Singh and his fiancée.

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During the BJD tenure, CCTV cameras were installed at the Bharatpur police station, but currently, the police claim they were never installed. The police are trying to hush up the incident, said BJD MP Sulata Deo.

The BJD also accused the BJP government of covering up the assault case involving Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Baikuntha Pradhan, who was allegedly attacked by the Odisha Governor’s son. 

Also Read: Assault on Army officer and alleged molestation of his fiancee in police station tarnishes Odisha Police's image; desperate efforts for makeover

Meanwhile, opposition leader and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik demanded a judicial inquiry into the Army officer assault incident.

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  • Army Major & Fiancée Assault
  • Bharatpur Police Custodial Assault

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