Inbrief.

B’swar Energy PS IIC held taking bribe

Baleswar: The Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of the Energy police station here was arrested after being caught red-handed while taking bribe of `2,000 on Monday. Accused lilabati Mahanta was taking the bribe from one Santanu Bag of Basta in connection with a case.

youth held for kidnapping, raping minor

Kendrapada: The Pattamundai police on Sunday arrested and court-forwarded one Muna Jena (21) of Osangara village in Kendrapada district for allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old girl of Khardapatana on June 23 and later raping her for several times. The police also rescued the girl, a Class VIII student, from Jena’s house. The accused was remanded into jail custody as his bail application was rejected by the court, informed Pattamundai police station IIC Baruni Das.

Van Mahotsav observed at PPl

Paradip: The 66th Van Mahotsav was celebrated at the premises of the Paradeep Phosphates limited (PPl) here on Sunday. Nearly 850 saplings of several indigenous species were planted by the participants. Rajnagar DFO (MFD) Bimal Acharya attended the event as chief guest and Paradip Municipality Chairperson Basant Biswal as guest of honour. Earlier, a mini marathon was held which was flagged off by PPl Vice-President (Projects) Kiran Joshi. Besides, a cycle rally and a photo competition were held on the occasion. Among others, PPl Vice President (Manufacturing) Nitin M Kantak was present. The plantation drive will continue inside the plant premises and in the periphery areas till August-end.