Odisha Police Search for Ex-Inspector Sujit Kumar Das Following Rape Case Warrant
The Odisha Crime Branch is conducting raids to locate Sujit Kumar Das, a former Inspector-in-Charge of Sarankul police station in Nayagarh district, after a local court issued a non-bailable warrant against him in a rape case. Das, who has been absconding, was suspended following a sexual harassment complaint filed in June. Although he initially secured interim bail from the Orissa High Court, it was withdrawn in August after police presented strong evidence and witnesses. Authorities are actively working to arrest him.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 69/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 26 Aug, 08:33 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1826 Aug, 08:33 amRaids underway to trace Odisha police inspector accused in rape case
- 2thehindu26 Aug, 09:44 amRaids under way to trace Odisha police ex-Inspector-in-Charge Sujit Kumar Das accused in rape case
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- abuse of power
This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.
- public safety issue
This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.
- rights violation
This story involves alleged violations of constitutional or human rights — freedom of expression, due process, custodial rights, minority rights.
- sexual misconduct
This story involves allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or exploitation.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Odisha, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 26 Aug 2026
- Key entities
- OdishaNayagarh districtBailOdagaonOrissa High CourtSexual harassmentDirector general of policePolice stationBhubaneswarPress Trust of IndiaKerala Police