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India Jun 20, 2025

BJP MP frees illegally shackled man in Odisha police station

BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi recently helped free Kartika Chandra Bhol, a sound system operator who was held for two days at Bhograi police station without any charges—just because of a dispute with his employer over a motorcycle.
Despite theft allegations, no official case was filed against him.

TL;DR

Officer in charge suspended for misconduct

After Sarangi flagged the issue to district police, the officer in charge was promptly suspended for misconduct.
The incident has put a spotlight on ongoing problems with unfair detentions and highlights why stronger oversight and reforms are needed to protect people's rights.