Guwahati: A criminal case has been registered against a woman police officer in Assam’s Nazira for allegedly torturing her household help.
The police officer, Subhalakshmi Dutta, is a sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) in Nazira.
The victim has alleged that Dutta poured hot water onto her body and confined her to a bathroom.
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She has also alleged that Dutta verbally abused her and threatened to kill her.
Following the orders, the Assam Police Headquarters has ordered an enquiry into the allegations.
A case has been registered under Section 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) of the Indian Penal Code.
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The police have also registered a case under the Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989.
The police are now investigating the matter.