The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has known as for a six-hour bandh in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, September 24. The get together introduced the shutdown in response to rising outrage over the assault of an Military Main and his fiancée, which has sparked widespread criticism of the Odisha police.
The controversy revolves across the alleged harassment of an Military Main and his fiancée, who had visited the Bharatpur police station to file a criticism relating to a highway rage incident. Each have been allegedly detained, with claims of bodily assault in opposition to the officer and sexual abuse of the lady whereas in police custody.
BJD chief Arun Kumar Sahoo, throughout a press briefing on Sunday, acknowledged that the bandh would final from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday. The get together intends to focus on what it describes as police brutality and demand justice for the victims.
BJD President Shocked by Incident
BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra revealed that the get together’s choice for a bandh got here after consultations with get together president and Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik. In keeping with Mishra, Patnaik is deeply disturbed by the incident and the way in which it has tarnished the state’s picture.
“Our get together president, Naveen Patnaik, is shocked over the incident. The custodial torture and sexual assault have shamed Odisha,” Mishra stated. He added that the bandh is a technique to intensify the protest and press for accountability from the police.
Demand for Judicial Probe
Patnaik has additionally known as for a court-monitored Particular Investigation Group (SIT) probe and a judicial inquiry into the matter. The BJD has submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, looking for her intervention within the case. The get together is demanding strict motion in opposition to these liable for the alleged mistreatment of the Military officer and his fiancée.
Allegations of Police Misconduct
The Military officer’s fiancée has alleged that she was sexually assaulted after being taken into custody. She additionally claims that the officer was illegally detained and subjected to bodily abuse. The incident has triggered widespread outrage, resulting in requires an unbiased investigation to make sure justice.
The bandh is anticipated to disrupt every day life in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, because the BJD continues to press for solutions and motion over what they describe as an appalling case of police misconduct.