By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Infocity PS Case No. 104, Dt-17.03.2025, U/s- 296/75(3)/351(2)/351(4) BNS. Complt.: Banasmita Pati (33), D/o – Biranchi Narayan Pati of L.P-193, Prasanti Vihar, P.S. Infocity, BBSR, Dist – Khurda.
Gist of the Case:
Infocity Police Station has taken strict legal action against an individual accused of online harassment and abuse directed at a well-respected Odia author, Ms. Banasmita Pati. The accused, identified as Saroj @ Tapi Mishra, was arrested today and has been forwarded before the Hon’ble Court for judicial proceedings..
The incident occurred on 17.03.2025, at approximately 11:00 A.M., when Mr. Rakesh Roshan Mohanty posted a Facebook status regarding a controversial statement made by a self-proclaimed Odia actor. In response to this post, Ms. Pati commented, condemning the actor’s statement and encouraging public discourse on the matter. Following her comment, the accused, Saroj @ Tapi Mishra, tagged Ms. Pati and used obscene language in an attempt to harass and demean her publicly.
Recognizing the gravity of the offense, Ms. Pati reported the matter to Infocity Police Station, where a formal complaint was lodged. Consequently, Infocity PS Case No. 104/2025, was registered and an investigation was initiated.
As part of the inquiry, law enforcement officials have seized the relevant Facebook comments and verified the offensive nature of the accused’s remarks. These comments, intended to sexually harass and tarnish the complainant’s reputation, have caused significant harm to her public image.
Further investigation is going on.
Name and Address of the Accused person:
1.Saroj kumar Mishra @ Tapi, age-43, S/O- Lt Basanta kumar Mishra of Plot No. 166, Flat No. 101, IRC Village, PS- Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Dist-Khurdha U/s. 296/75(3)/351(2)/351(4) BNS.
