Phiringia Police Station IIC Tapan Nahak suspended, had runaway during violence

Cuttack: Phiringia Police Station inspector in charge (IIC), Tapan Nahak was suspended by Police DG for negligence in duty and absence in the office. Nahak had fled from the police station during violence that took place last week.

It is to be noted here a mob ransacked the police station and set it on fire after action against the IIC was not taken. The angry locals also thrashed some police officials including the SDPO alleging police involvement in ganja peddling in the area.

The locals including the Phiringia sarpanch apprehended a police van while smuggling the ganja. The IIC and his staff were in the vehicle. A video of the incident also went viral. Following which, they informed the concerned officials and demanded action against the IIC. However, as no action was taken against the police officer, the villagers went on a rampage on August 5.