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Serious allegations of domestic violence have surfaced against a police officer in Jagatsinghpur district. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Amit Padhi, who was posted at Jagatsinghpur Sadar Police Station, is accused of mentally and physically torturing his minor wife, whom he had reportedly married after a relationship developed through Facebook.

Sources said the ASI married the girl, a native of Jagatsinghpur, a few months ago despite her being a minor.

Following the marriage, the girl was allegedly subjected to torture by Padhi and his family members. Disturbed by the continuous abuse, the victim's family lodged a formal complai...