Odisha scribe chained to bed after 'police assault'

April 08, 2022 16:43

Loknath Dalei, a journalist in Balasore was seen chained to a hospital bed by his leg, allegedly by the Odisha police reportedly over the publication of news regarding corruption in the Nilgiri PS area of the district, news agency ANI reported.

The Odisha Police DGP has ordered an inquiry into this matter.

Dalei claimed that he was asked to come to the police station where his mobile was snatched away and he was thrashed by inspector-in-charge Draupadi Das.

He further claims that when he fell unconscious due to thrashing, he was hospitalised and his leg was cuffed to his bed by a policeman.

The Odisha Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and directed IG Eastern Range, Balasore to submit a report in the matter within 15 days.

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