Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Odisha Officer's Family Ostracized After Inter-Caste Marriage
A government officer in Odisha got married to someone from a different caste.
After that, his family was allegedly treated badly by their community.
The officer's father said they were asked to leave a community event and were humiliated.
The father complained to the police, and nine people were booked.
The community leaders say the father was not invited to the event and was asked to leave because of that.
The police talked to both sides, and they said the issue was resolved.
Odisha Administrative Service officer Saudagar Behera married outside his Kaibarta community in February 2024.
His family was allegedly ostracized and humiliated at a community event, leading to a police complaint.
Nine people were booked by the police for allegedly boycotting the family.
Community leaders denied the allegations, stating the father was uninvited and asked to leave.
The police intervened and reported that the parties have resolved their differences.
- Who
- Saudagar Behera, an Odisha Administrative Service officer, and his family
- What
- Alleged social boycott and humiliation of the family after an inter-caste marriage
- When
- The incident occurred recently, with the complaint lodged on Friday
- Where
- Ganjam district, Odisha
- Why
- Due to the officer's marriage outside his caste, leading to community backlash
- Officer's Name
- Saudagar Behera
- Officer's Position
- Additional Tehsildar of Aska
- Location
- Ganjam district, Odisha
- Number of People Booked
- 9
- Date of Marriage
- February 2024
- Community Involved
- Kaibarta
- Action Taken
- Police intervention and case registration