Kendrapara: The Excise Commissioner has suspended two excise officials in connection with the alleged third-degree torture of Binod Das, a resident of Baradia village under Rajnagar police limits in Kendrapara district.
The suspended officials are Excise Sub-Inspector Chhayakanta Nayak and Assistant Sub-Inspector Pradeep Mallik.
According to reports, Binod had alleged on May 28 that illicit liquor was being sold in the Baradia area of Rajnagar. During a raid conducted following the complaint, Binod was present and was reportedly taking photographs when the officials allegedly assaulted him.
Subsequently, Binod lodged a written complaint at Rajnagar police station regarding the incident.