Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Odisha Denies Torture Allegations Against Bengali Speakers
The state of Odisha is saying that it is not mistreating people who speak Bengali.
A court heard claims that Bengali speakers were being hurt by police in Odisha.
Odisha's lawyer denied these claims and said they respect Bengali people.
The lawyer also stated that the relationship between the two states is strong.
The court has asked for official statements and will look at the case again later.
Odisha denies allegations of harassment against Bengali speakers.
The Bengal government alleged torture of Bengalis by Odisha police.
Odisha's advocate-general stated the friendship between the states is unbreakable.
The court asked for an affidavit from Odisha's advocate-general.
The court will hear the matter again in two weeks.
- Who
- Odisha's advocate-general and Bengal government's counsel.
- What
- Odisha denies allegations of harassing Bengali speakers.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Calcutta High Court
- Why
- To address allegations of mistreatment of Bengali speakers in Odisha.
Bengal's Claims
Odisha's Defense
Allegations of Mistreatment
Bengal's Claims
Bengali speakers are being subjected to torture by Odisha police.
Odisha's Defense
Odisha denies any mistreatment of Bengali speakers.
- Accusation
- Harassment of Bengali speakers
- Denial
- Odisha denies allegations
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Next Hearing
- In two weeks