In a startling turn of events, Dinakrushna Mishra, the suspended Inspector-in-Charge of Bharatpur police station, has consented to undergo a Narco Analysis test, along with Polygraph and Brain Fingerprinting tests, to affirm his innocence against serious allegations of assaulting an Army officer and his fiancé, a lawyer.
During a recent hearing, Mishra asserted his non-involvement in the alleged crimes, stating, “I am innocent. I am not involved in the commission of the offences as alleged against me.” He expressed his willingness to participate in the tests voluntarily, emphasizing that his consent was given freely, as the court considered the prosecution’s request to conduct the Narco Analysis.
The Magistrate granted the plea, acknowledging Mishra’s willingness to undergo the tests at the State Forensic Science Laboratory in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat. The court noted that the circumstances surrounding the case warranted such an inquiry, given the troubling nature of the allegations involving torture and sexual assault that arose during a visit to the police station on September 14.
This disturbing incident occurred when the Army officer and his lawyer fiancé sought to file a complaint about a road rage incident. The gravity of their claims led to widespread public outrage, prompting the Odisha Police to suspend five officers, including Mishra and several of his subordinates, on September 19.
According to court records, the alleged incident transpired around 2:00 AM within the police station, where there were no eyewitnesses to corroborate the events. The court has now charged the investigating agency with the critical task of gathering legally admissible evidence to uncover the truth.
Recognizing the challenges posed by the absence of witnesses, the court asserted that scientific methods would provide essential clarity to the investigation. It directed the investigating officer to conduct all tests promptly, ensuring the submission of detailed medical reports as part of the ongoing inquiry.