Bhubaneswar, February 26: Tapan Nahaka, Inspector in charge of Kujanga police station was suspended on Wednesday after being accused of exploiting a female home guard.
According to officials, the inspector allegedly entered into a physical relationship with the woman, promising to marry her, but later refused to fulfill that promise.
The inspector, who was later revealed to be married, was detained after the female home guard, who was posted at the Kujanga police station in Jagatsinghpur district, complained on Monday.
In response, Odisha's Director General of Police (DGP), YB Khurania, issued an order confirming the suspension, stating that the complaint was filed against the inspector for "gross misconduct and abuse of official position," and that disciplinary proceedings were being initiated.