The Keonjhar Superintendent of Police on Wednesday said stringent action would be taken against police officers, if found guilty, in connection with the alleged third degree torture of a minor boy, Aman Naik(16), in the custody of the Patna police.
“An inquiry has been ordered into the incident following the family of the victim alleged that he was subjected to third degree torture at the Patna police station, “said Keonjhar SP Mitrabhanu Mahapatra on his twitter handle.“Ghatagon SDPO is conducting the inquiry and he will submit a report within 24 hours. Strictest possible action will be taken against defaulting officers,. Since the incident involves a child, the Woman and Child Cell IIC will conduct her own independent inquiry,” added Mahapatra.
Keonjhar DSP (Crime) Suresh Patra said a complaint in connection with the boy’s torture was lodged with the SP on Tuesday, following which the Ghatagon SDPO has been directed to probe the incident.
Notably, the minor boy of Kameswarpur village was allegedly subjected to third degree torture at the Patna police station on November 21 when he was summoned for questioning in connection with a theft case.