Balasore: An electronic media journalist allegedly implicated in a false case by Nilagiri Police in Balasore district is now undergoing treatment at the district headquarters hospital with his legs handcuffed.
Reportedly, the journalist identified as Lokanath Dalei was detained by Nilagiri Police on Wednesday morning on charges of abusing and assaulting a Home Guard.
Home Guard Niranjan Rana had on April 4, lodged a complaint at the police station alleging that he was performing government duty when Dalei abused him in filthy languages, assaulted him by means of fist blows, and threatened dire consequences.
Based on the report, Dalei was detained and subjected to torture. As his condition turned critical, he was admitted to the district headquarters hospital. Even there his legs were handcuffed.
On the other hand, eyewitnesses claim that an altercation had broken out between Rana and Dalei after the former crashed his motorcycle with latter’s motorcycle. Dalei has alleged his arrest is a revenge bid over some news reports against the police.
According to reports, a special team led by a Deputy SP ranked officer is investigating into the incident.
