Overview

• Bhadrak SP Manoj Rout suspended SI Kartik Jena on Friday for allegedly instructing a civilian to conduct an on-site inquiry in his place.
• The civilian, Piyush Ranjan Panda, was arrested after villagers detained him when he failed to show valid police credentials.
• Police say Panda posed as an officer at the village, and the Indian Express reports he allegedly demanded Rs 5,000 to “settle” the matter.
• Additional SP Arup Abhisek Behera called it a serious breach of duty and said an internal investigation is underway.
• Accounts differ on the original complaint under inquiry, with reports citing either a family dispute or allegations that a man married five women.