# Odisha constable death investigation

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> Updated: 2026-09-08T07:14:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Orissa High Court has directed the Crime Branch-CID to investigate the death of Ashutosh Mrudangia, a 31-year-old Odisha Motor Vehicle Department constable. Mrudangia died on June 12 after suffering approximately 80 per cent burn injuries during an incident on June 5.

While local police initially suspected self-immolation, the court's intervention follows a petition by the victim's sister, Nibedita Devi. The petition raised concerns regarding the fairness of the initial investigation. It was reported that Mrudangia made two dying declarations in the presence of a magistrate, naming his wife, a constable, and his brother-in-law as being involved in the attack.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of arrests despite these declarations, the court ordered the Berhampur Town police to hand over all relevant records to the CID-Crime Branch for further legal action.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Orissa High Court orders CID probe into constable's death

The Orissa High Court has transferred the investigation into the death of constable Ashutosh Mrudangia to the CID-Crime Branch following allegations of foul play involving his wife and brother-in-law.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orissa-high-court-orders-cid-probe-into-constables-death

### 2026-08-18: West Bengal CID to probe death of man in police custody

West Bengal's CID is investigating the death of Birju Keot, who died in police custody after being arrested for extortion and assault. Police officials have been suspended following the incident.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-bengal-cid-to-probe-death-of-man-in-police-custody

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