Odisha Police Officer Faces Backlash After Threatening Minor with Jail Time
Odisha: Girl seeks to lodge complaint, faints after police officer threatens her with jail term
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A 15-year-old girl in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, fainted after a police officer allegedly threatened her with a seven-year jail term for filing a harassment complaint. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for action against the officer, with the girl's family seeking intervention from higher authorities.
- 01The girl was threatened with imprisonment by the officer while attempting to lodge a harassment complaint.
- 02The family approached the Betnoti Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) for assistance after facing harassment at the Morada Police Station.
- 03An FIR has been filed against the man who allegedly harassed the girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
- 04The girl's mother reported that her daughter experienced acute mental distress due to the officer's intimidation.
- 05Mayurbhanj's Additional SP confirmed that the police are investigating the allegations against the officer, with CCTV footage being reviewed.
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In a troubling incident in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, a 15-year-old girl fainted after being threatened with a seven-year jail term by a police officer while trying to file a harassment complaint. The girl, who had been subjected to repeated proposals by a man, sought help at the Morada Police Station but encountered further harassment from the officer in charge, Sumeet Soran. Instead of registering her complaint, the officer allegedly intimidated her, leading to her collapse shortly after leaving the station. The family has since lodged a formal complaint against the officer and sought intervention from the Mayurbhanj Superintendent of Police. The Additional SP, Deepak Kumar Gochayat, confirmed that the accused man has been detained and a case registered under various sections of the law, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The incident has drawn criticism from the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), which has called for immediate action against the officer involved, highlighting the need for proper procedures to protect minors seeking justice.
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This incident raises concerns about the treatment of victims seeking justice in Odisha, highlighting the need for police reform and better protection for minors.
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