Puri: Puri district SP Kanwar Vishal Singh on Tuesday suspended two police officials for dereliction of duty after an accused escaped from a police station.
According to sources, police had on Monday arrested one Kalia Majhi in for his alleged involvement in the group clash that took place at Brahman Taraboi village under Delang police limits.
While Kalia was in Delang police station following his arrest, he managed to give a slip to police personnel and escaped.
As the news of Kalia’s escape spread, the locals staged a demonstration in front of the police station demanding his immediate arrest. The agitators withdrew on the assurance of Pipili SDPO that steps would be taken to apprehend the accused soon.
The district SP also suspended Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Padmini Sahu and constable Rojalia Bakla for the escape of Kalia.
