Odisha ‘Custodial Assault’ Case Triggers Sharp Opposing Reaction From Army Veterans And Police
Odisha 'Custodial Assault' Case: The alleged torture of an Army officer and sexual assault of his fiancée at Bharatpur police station in Odisha has sparked outrage, drawing sharp reactions from both Army veterans and retired police personnel. While veterans, including retired General VK Singh, have condemned the incident as "shameful and horrendous," some retired police officers have questioned the behaviour of the couple alleging that they were intoxicated at the time.
The controversy intensified as videos allegedly showing the couple involved in a brawl with a group of people surfaced on social media. The woman has claimed that she was physically assaulted and sexually abused at the police station, while her Army officer-fiancé was unlawfully detained in a cell. The incident occurred aft...