Baranga IIC Shifted Amid Custodial Torture Row

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Baranga Police Station Inspector‑in‑Charge (IIC) Niranjan Behera has been transferred to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Cuttack, following allegations of third‑degree torture against a youth in custody.

The incident sparked outrage after hundreds of locals attempted to storm the Baranga police station, demanding suspension of the officers involved.

Protesters alleged that the police were shielding their colleagues and even claimed that an IPS officer was part of the custodial torture of Rakesh Behera.

The transfer order is seen as an administrative response to mounting public anger, but questions remain over accountability and human rights violations in custodial settings.

The case has reignited debate on police conduct and the need for stronger safeguards against abuse of power.