Cuttack: Two days after a man detained by Cuttack Tangi police suffered a brain stroke following alleged third degree torture in custody, Odisha police suspended Inspector-in-charge (IIC) Sibaprasad Bhadra on grounds of gross misconduct.

The suspension order No. 3355 - dated October 26 - was signed by Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania.

Issued under Rule 840 of the Police Manual Rules (PMR), 1940, the order stated that Bhadra will remain under the disciplinary control of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Cuttack Range, during the suspension period.

Disciplinary proceedings against the officer are being contemplated against the IIC for gross misconduct and illegal detention, pending further inquiry. Bhadra will continue to receive his Special Allowance (SA) and Dearness Allowanc

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