Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Women’s Commission (OSWC) has registered a suo moto case in connection with the alleged custodial assault of an Army officer and his fiancée at the Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar and has launched an investigation into the matter.
The Commission’s Chairperson Minati Behera and team on Friday visited Bharatpur police station and enquired about the matter.
“We have written a letter to the DCP for a proper and speedy enquiry into the matter and punish the guilty. We are hopeful that the victim will get justice,” said Behera speaking to media persons.
Notably, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has also sought an action taken report (ATR) from DGP YB Khurania in the matter. The NCW has sought the ATR within three days.
