Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Police Sub-Inspector Arrested in Bhadrak Wife Harassment Case
A police sub-inspector named Gananath Sethi was arrested in Bhadrak district.
His wife complained that he had physically and mentally harassed her.
The couple had been having marital problems for some time.
Family members and others tried to help them settle the dispute.
The woman said the alleged harassment continued despite these efforts.
She had also complained earlier at Balugaon police station.
Police investigated the complaint and arrested Sethi.
A court denied him bail and sent him to judicial custody.
Police arrested sub-inspector Gananath Sethi in Bhadrak district on Sunday.
His wife accused him of ongoing physical and mental harassment.
The couple reportedly faced marital disputes despite repeated reconciliation efforts.
Sethi was posted at Bhadrak Town police station when he was arrested.
A court rejected his bail plea and sent him to judicial custody.
- Who
- Police sub-inspector Gananath Sethi was arrested following a complaint by his wife.
- What
- He was arrested over allegations of physical and mental harassment of his wife.
- When
- Sunday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Bhadrak district, with Sethi posted at Bhadrak Town police station.
- Why
- Police said the arrest followed his wife's complaint and their investigation into the allegations.
- Accused
- Gananath Sethi, 36
- Occupation
- Police sub-inspector
- Arrest location
- Bhadrak district
- Allegations
- Physical and mental harassment
- Marriage
- The couple married about a year ago according to Hindu rituals
- Earlier complaint
- The woman had previously complained at Balugaon police station
- Court action
- Bail was rejected and Sethi was remanded to judicial custody