Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1 -- Odisha Prisons Director General (DG) Sushant Kumar Nath has been accused of sexual harassment, criminal intimidation and misuse of official position by Santoshini Dash, a former jailer of Choudwar Circle Jail.

She has also alleged that the senior official threatened to end her career and cause physical harm to her and her children.

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Dash lodged a written complaint at Choudwar Police Station on October 31, 2026, naming Nath and Kuldeep Ratha, described as a friend of the DG, in connection with the allegations.

According to the complaint, the alleged harassment began after Nath visited Choudwar Circle Jail o...