Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Odisha Police Officer's 'Break Legs' Order Sparks Controversy
During a protest by Congress party workers against the Odisha government regarding a stampede, a police officer was caught on video instructing officers to "break legs" of any protesters who got past a barricade.
This went viral.
The officer, Narasingha Bhol, stated that his comment was taken out of context, meant for individuals who breached the barricades.
The protesters were demonstrating against the government's response to the Puri stampede.
An investigation into the stampede is underway.
A senior police officer's instruction to 'break legs' of protesters went viral.
The officer, Bhubaneswar ACP Narasingha Bhol, gave the order during a protest.
Protestors were demonstrating against the Odisha government regarding the Puri stampede.
Bhol claimed his words were taken out of context, referring to those breaching barricades.
The Odisha government launched an investigation into the Puri stampede.
- Who
- Bhubaneswar ACP Narasingha Bhol, police personnel, and Congress party workers.
- What
- A police officer's controversial instructions to use force during a protest.
- When
- During a protest by Congress party workers.
- Where
- Outside Odisha Chief Minister's house in Bhubaneswar.
- Why
- The protest was regarding the government's response to the Puri stampede.
Police/Government
Protestors/Critics
Use of Force
Police/Government
The officer's words were taken out of context, meant for those breaking the law.
Protestors/Critics
The officer's instruction indicated excessive force and potential abuse of power.
- Officer
- Narasingha Bhol, ACP Bhubaneswar
- Protest Reason
- Puri stampede and government response
- Incident Location
- Outside Odisha CM's house
- Officer's Instruction
- Break legs of protesters
- Context Claim
- Words taken out of context
- Stampede Inquiry
- Ongoing
Sources
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