Bhadrak Town Police have arrested Sub‑Inspector Gananath Sethi, posted at the same police station, on charges of dowry‑related torture following a complaint filed by his wife, Monalisa Sethi.
According to police sources, Monalisa alleged that her husband and in‑laws had been demanding additional dowry and subjecting her to physical and mental abuse. The couple married on June 4, 2025, with dowry reportedly including cash and household appliances worth over Rs 8.5 lakh. Within three months, further demands of Rs 2 lakh led to repeated harassment, forcing Monalisa to return to her parental home in Balugaon, Puri district.
She later approached the Bhadrak SP and lodged a detailed complaint after alleged continued abuse and threats. On August 29, Sethi reportedly assaulted her again at his police quarters, prompting immediate action by Bhadrak Town Police.
A case under Section 498A of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act has been registered (Case No. 530/26), and the accused officer has been taken into custody.
