Bhubaneswar: The Justice Chittaranjan Das Commission has completed its investigation into the alleged torture of an Army officer and his fiancée at the Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar last year. The commission was formed to thoroughly investigate the incident and will soon submit its report to the state government.
After the incident, the state government formed the Justice Chittaranjan Das Commission to investigate the case. During the investigation, the commission sought views from everyone involved through affidavits, receiving over 500 responses. The commission recorded statements from all individuals involved and concluded its investigation after examining witnesses, evidence, and affidavits.
According to Justice Chittaranjan Das Commission Secretary Subhendra Mohanty, the investigation has been completed, and the commission will submit its report to the government by February 28. The commission’s term was initially set to expire on January 31.
The lawyer for the Army officer’s fiancée had sought time until February 15 to interrogate the accused police officials and 35 witnesses. However, the commission concluded its investigation due to time constraints.
The incident in question occurred on September 14 last year, when an Army major and his fiancée were allegedly mistreated and tortured by police officials at the Bharatpur police station. The couple had visited the station to file a complaint, but the police argued with them, sparking a major controversy that led the state government to order a judicial probe
