Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Odisha ASI Suspended for Alleged Forced Marriage, Torture
A police officer in Odisha, named Amit Padhi, is in trouble.
He's accused of marrying a 15/16-year-old girl and hurting her.
He met her online, and after marrying her, the girl's mom says he and his family were mean to her.
The police are now looking for the officer because he disappeared after the girl's mother told him she was going to the police.
He's been suspended from his job, and the police are also investigating his family.
ASI Amit Padhi allegedly forced a minor into marriage and tortured her.
Padhi, posted in Puri, developed a relationship with the girl on Facebook.
The victim's mother reported the forced marriage and abuse.
Padhi is missing after the victim informed him of a police complaint.
Padhi was suspended, and a case was registered; other family members received bail.
- Who
- ASI Amit Padhi, a minor girl (15/16 years old), and her mother.
- What
- ASI suspended for alleged forced marriage and torture of a minor.
- When
- The incident occurred in July 2024, and the suspension was announced on Friday.
- Where
- Jagatsinghpur and Puri districts, Odisha, India.
- Why
- Following a complaint of forced marriage and subsequent abuse.
Accusation
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Nature of Allegations
Accusation
Accusations of forced marriage and torture against the ASI.
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- Accused
- ASI Amit Padhi
- Victim's Age
- 15/16
- Charges
- Forced marriage, torture, and violation of child marriage act
- Location
- Jagatsinghpur, Odisha
- Current Status
- Padhi is missing; other family members on bail
