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Crime
Odisha HC Orders Crime Branch Probe into Constable’s Death
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:39 PM
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The Odisha High Court has directed the Crime Branch to investigate the death of a constable, seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Odisha High Court today issued an order directing the Crime Branch to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the death of a constable. The court’s directive follows reports that the officer died under suspicious circumstances while on duty.
The constable’s death has raised concerns among law‑enforcement circles, prompting the judiciary to seek a thorough probe to determine whether any procedural lapses or misconduct contributed to the incident. The Court has asked the Crime Branch to submit a detailed report within a stipulated timeframe.
This move underscores the judiciary’s commitment to accountability within the police force and signals a broader push for transparency in cases involving law‑enforcement personnel.
The Crime Branch is expected to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and review any relevant CCTV footage to establish the facts. The findings will be presented to the High Court, which may then decide on further action.
The constable’s death has raised concerns among law‑enforcement circles, prompting the judiciary to seek a thorough probe to determine whether any procedural lapses or misconduct contributed to the incident. The Court has asked the Crime Branch to submit a detailed report within a stipulated timeframe.
This move underscores the judiciary’s commitment to accountability within the police force and signals a broader push for transparency in cases involving law‑enforcement personnel.
The Crime Branch is expected to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and review any relevant CCTV footage to establish the facts. The findings will be presented to the High Court, which may then decide on further action.