Amidst the uproar against the Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans for the killing of five civilians in Kandhamal district, the Odisha Police Association (OPA) on Wednesday threatened to launch a strike if the Government takes any action against jawans arbitrarily before completion of the probe.
Association president Anup Kanungo told reporters that the Odisha police force is a very professional one and never indulge in any unprofessional activities.
“What happened in Kandhamal is an accident,” said Kanungo. He said, “The incident should not be politicised. We will launch a strike if action is taken against SOG jawans before completion of the probe,” added Kanungo.
Meanwhile, the State Government has directed the SIT to probe into the incident, besides having ordered a judicial inquiry.