Cop Arrested for Harassing Woman

Bhubaneswar (Reporters Today Bureau): An assistant sub-inspector of Odisha police was arrested for allegedly harassing a woman here today. The cop, identified as Subrat Jnana Ranjan , ASI working State Crime Records Bureau, was detained by the Mahila police station. He will be forwarded to the court today, police said.

The woman claimed that the ASI came into contact with her on social media and both became good friends. However, their friendship took an ugly turn after the Cop allegedly harassed her.

Later the woman lodged a FIR with the Mahila police station. Meanwhile, the accused ASI was placed under suspension for dereliction of duty.