Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 (PTI) A woman attempted self-immolation on the premises of Dhenkanal superintendent of police’s office, alleging that her grievances were not heard.
Alleging mental harassment by her husband’s cousin, she had approached the Town police station in Dhenkanal district of Odisha, but law enforcers allegedly asked her to report the matter to Sadar police station, citing a jurisdiction issue, a police officer said.
When she approached Dhenkanal Sadar police station, the officials there allegedly asked the woman to go to Town police station, also citing a jurisdiction issue, he said.
Frustrated over the matter, she attempted self-immolation on the premises of the SP office on Saturday, he said.
Fortunately, police personnel present there intervened promptly, restrained her, and rescued her. A bottle containing petrol and a matchbox was seized from the woman’s possession, the police officer said.
Later, she discussed the matter with Dhenkanal Superintendent of Police Abhinav Sonkar and received assurance of action about her complaint.
“I have discussed the matter with the woman and assured her of taking appropriate legal action regarding her complaint,” Sonkar told reporters.
She has levelled allegations against a relative, and the matter is being investigated, he said.
Two sub-inspectors of the two police stations, who were serving as diary charge officers (DCOs), have been suspended for “negligence” in duty.
The suspended police officers were Utkal Bijay Mohanty of Town police station and Rosalin Minz of Sadar police station, another police officer said. PTI BBM BBM ACD
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