Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- The mob lynching incident reported from Balianta on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on May 7 triggered outrage, multiple investigations and sharp questions over mob violence and alleged police inaction.

The incident, which led to the death of Government Railway Police (GRP) constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, is currently being investigated by the OdishaCrime Branch after directions from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

May 7: Alleged Misbehaviour Complaint Led To Mob Assault

According to allegations, GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain and another youth, Om Prakash Rout, were travelling on a motorcycle in the Balianta area when they allegedly overtook a scooter carrying two women.

The women later accused the duo of mis...