Odisha Government Suspends Senior IPS Officer Dayal Gangwar

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has suspended senior IPS officer Dayal Gangwar following orders issued by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

Gangwar, who was serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Home Department, was placed under suspension with immediate effect, official sources said.

The officer had recently come under scrutiny in connection with the Balianta Soumyaranjan lynching case, which has drawn significant public and administrative attention. The controversy surrounding the case had triggered demands for action and a thorough investigation into the circumstances linked to the incident.

While the government has not publicly elaborated on the reasons behind the suspension, the move is being viewed as a significant administrative decision amid the ongoing developments related to the high-profile case.

Further details are awaited regarding the duration of the suspension and any subsequent proceedings that may be initiated against the officer.