DGP orders probe into death of theft accused in police custody

The Director General of Police, Odisha has ordered a CID, Crime Branch inquiry into the death of a theft accused in the police custody in Kendrapara district, an official said today.

DGP R P Sharma in his order said that one DSP rank Officer of CID CB has been entrusted with the investigation/ inquiry into the matter.

"Considering the gravity of the case and for a fair and impartial investigation, DGP Sharma has ordered Crime Branch investigation/inquiry into the case," the official said.

A 25-year-old youth identified as Abinash Paital, son of Sarat Chandra Paital of village Balana in Kendrapara district, was arrested by Mahakalapada Police in a mobile theft case.

However, there was was serious law and order situation in the area after the suspicious death of Abinash Paital on August 26, 2018.

He was picked up by the police a day before and his body was found hanging in an abandoned house in close vicinity of Mahakalpada police station.

DGP had earlier suspended Inspector-In-Charge (IIC) Mahakalapada police station, Shyamaghana Behera on this issue on charge of his utter negligence of duty.