Bhubaneswar, Dec. 21 -- Serious allegations of police excess have surfaced from the Hatabazar area under Jagatsinghpur Sadar police station in the district, where a minor boy has allegedly been subjected to third-degree torture by the cops.

The mother of the victim alleged that her son, a class eighth student, was picked up from his school and brought to the police station in connection with a theft case and the alleged possession of an illegal firearm registered against his father. The family has claimed that the boy was subjected to physical assault inside the police station.

The minor's mother alleged that her son was beaten with belts and shoes, resulting in injuries. She further claimed that she too, was allegedly assaulted when sh...