On June 29, 2025, Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar was caught on camera instructing officers to "break the legs" of Congress protesters, even offering rewards for such actions 

• This shocking directive went viral, drawing sharp criticism from the Congress party’s youth wing and civil rights groups, accusing the cop of inciting violence and abuse of power Which Rights Were Violated?

1. Right to Life & Personal Liberty (Article 21)
   Such violent orders threaten citizens’ bodily integrity and safety.

2. Right to Peaceful Assembly & Expression (Article 19)
   Giving permission and payment incentives for police brutality restricts freedom of speech and democratic protest.

3. Equality Before Law (Article 14)
   Rewards for injuring specific protesters violate the principle that law applies equally to all.

Why It Matters:

• This is more than crude language. it's a green light for police brutality..The directive undermines the ethics of the police force and fosters a culture of unchecked violence.

• It raises urgent questions about systemic accountability, civil rights protection, and lawful policing.

What Must Be Done Next:

1. Immediate Suspension & Investigation
   Bhol and others involved must be suspended pending thorough, independent inquiry by the state human rights commission.

2. Clear & Enforceable Police Codes
   Explicit rules must ban punitive language or reward-based violence in police operations.

3. Re-Training Officers
   Mandatory training for all Odisha police on human rights, lawful assembly, and de-escalation.

4. Empowering Citizens
   Civil society should establish “Police Watch Groups” in local communities and encourage easy online reporting of abuse.

5. Judicial Oversight & Remedies
   Courts should fast-track complaints related to police misconduct and impose penalties for officers who incite violence.

The order to "break legs and get rewards" is a blatant violation of constitutional rights. It demands swift action not just suspensions, but systemic reform to ensure law enforcement protects rights, not violates them