Bhubaneswar, May 25 -- Senior IPS officer Dayal Gangwar was transferred and posted as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Home Department on Monday. This development came while the Crime Branch continues its investigation into the death of Balianta resident Soumya Ranjan Swain.

Gangwar had come under controversy after allegations were levelled against him by Soumya's family following the latter's death in an alleged mob violence incident.

Speaking about the matter, Soumya's father alleged that his son was subjected to harassment while working under Gangwar.

"He used to work under ADG Dayal Gangwar, who harassed him. Soumya left his work around a month ago. He was allegedly asked to massage him for nearly two hours in the morning and e...