The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has canceled the planned bandh in Bhubaneswar on September 24, which was in response to the alleged mistreatment of an Indian Army Major and his fiancée at a local police station. This decision came after the Odisha government agreed to a judicial inquiry into the incident. BJD leader Devi Prasad Mishra explained that former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had called for an impartial investigation, which the government has now promised to conduct. Following the inquiry announcement, BJD called off the six-hour bandh, emphasizing the importance of a timely investigation. Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi met with the victims and assured them of strict action against the police officers involved, who have already been suspended.
Bhubaneswar’s planned bandh, set for September 24, has been called off by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) following a decision by the Odisha government to conduct a judicial inquiry into the alleged custodial torture of an Indian Army Major and his fiancée. The BJD initially called for the bandh in response to what many see as a serious violation of rights, but after the government announced its probe, they decided to end the strike.
BJD leader Devi Prasad Mishra confirmed that the former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had requested an impartial judicial investigation, which the government has now initiated. He expressed hope that the inquiry would be completed within 60 days, as promised.
In a show of support, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi met with the victims to hear their account of the distressing situation. The Chief Minister has assured that stringent action will be taken against the police officers involved, who have already been suspended.
However, the police association has publicly criticized the government’s swift decision to suspend the five officers without solid evidence, raising concerns about fairness and due process.
Stay informed about this ongoing situation in Bhubaneswar and the actions being taken by the government.
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What happened with the Bhubaneswar bandh?
BJD called off the bandh after the Odisha government agreed to a judicial investigation into the issues that led to the protest.
Why was the bandh planned in the first place?
The bandh was planned to protest against certain decisions made by the government that the BJD found unacceptable.
What does a judicial probe mean?
A judicial probe means that a judge will investigate the matter to find out what happened and how to fix it.
Will there be any more protests after the bandh was called off?
It’s uncertain. It will depend on the outcome of the judicial probe and how the government responds to the findings.
How does this decision affect the people of Bhubaneswar?
With the bandh called off, people can go about their daily lives without disruptions, and businesses can continue to operate normally.
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