Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Odisha Congress Protests Police Inaction Over Rising Crime
The Odisha Congress party is upset and protested at the police headquarters because they think the police aren't doing enough to stop crimes against women.
They brought up a few cases where they think the police messed up, especially concerning the deaths of young women.
They want the police to do their jobs better and investigate these cases properly, and also mentioned a police officer who is accused of mistreating a minor.
The party feels the government isn't taking the situation seriously enough.
Odisha Congress workers protested at the DGP office, citing rising crimes against women.
Protestors submitted a memorandum demanding accountability in recent immolation deaths.
The Congress criticized the police's handling of the Balanga case, involving a 16-year-old girl.
The Congress raised concerns over the Kendrapara case and a case at Fakir Mohan College.
An ASI has been suspended for allegedly marrying and torturing a minor.
- Who
- Odisha Congress workers led by Bhakta Charan Das and MLA Sophia Firdous.
- What
- Congress protest against the Odisha Police over rising crimes against women and perceived inaction in several cases.
- When
- The protest occurred on Friday; the cases mentioned are recent.
- Where
- Cuttack, Odisha, at the DGP office.
- Why
- To protest police failure in curbing crimes against women, demand accountability, and highlight specific cases.
Congress
Odisha Government
Police Effectiveness
Congress
Police are failing to protect women; investigations are inadequate.
Odisha Government
Impliedly, the police believe they are handling the cases adequately.
Government Response
Congress
The Majhi government is not doing enough to address the issue.
Odisha Government
The government is implied to be doing what is needed.
- Protesting Party
- Odisha Congress
- Location of Protest
- DGP Office, Cuttack
- Protest Leader
- Bhakta Charan Das
- Key Issue
- Rising crimes against women and police inaction
- Specific Cases Mentioned
- Balanga, Kendrapara, Fakir Mohan College
- Accusation against Police
- Failure to register cases and protect victims
