Court Grants Bail to BJP’s Jagannath Pradhan in Odisha Officer Assault Case
He secured release on a Rs 30,000 bond after government counsel failed to produce a requested phone recording
Overview
- Pradhan secured his release from Jharpada jail on July 9 after posting a Rs 30,000 bond
- The Khurda District and Sessions Court had ordered production of a telephone conversation between Pradhan and the assaulted officer but granted bail when the evidence was not submitted
- Supporters greeted Pradhan with firecrackers and a celebratory procession to his office following his release
- Bail hearings for five other individuals arrested over the June 30 attack are scheduled for July 15
- Odisha Administrative Service officers maintain their statewide strike and demand enhanced security measures as BJP and BJD trade conspiracy allegations