Satish Chandra Nayak, the Inspector In-Charge (IIC) of the Sadar Police Station in Kandhamal district, was placed under suspension on Friday following allegations of misappropriating seized Ganja (cannabis).

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The administrative action was taken by the Odisha Home Department, which has also directed a divisional-level inquiry into the officer’s conduct.

Official sources said that Satish Nayak had previously been transferred to the District Police Headquarters after initial complaints surfaced last month. The suspension reflects the Home Department’s effort to ensure accountability and maintain integrity in handling sensitive cases relating to the contraband items.

Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP) Harish

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