Boudh, Odisha: Boudh Police has carried out a major reshuffle involving six police officers following controversy over an audio allegedly linked to a ganja deal. The action has drawn attention in the district as senior police authorities move to change key postings amid the controversy.
As part of the reshuffle, Model Police Station Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) Nalinikanta Das has been transferred to Boudh Police Headquarters. The change comes after the alleged audio circulated widely and triggered questions surrounding the matter.
Meanwhile, Ranjit Muni, who was serving as the IIC of Purunakatak Police Station, has been assigned charge as the new IIC of Model Police Station, Boudh.
The reshuffle reportedly covers six police officers and has been ordered by the Boudh Superintendent of Police. The immediate changes at the Model Police Station are being viewed in the context of the controversy surrounding the viral audio.
What led to the Boudh Police reshuffle?
The controversy centres on an audio recording allegedly connected with a ganja deal. However, the available information does not establish the authenticity of the recording or confirm the allegations contained in it.
Police transfers and changes in postings have now followed the circulation of the audio. The movement of officers is therefore significant, particularly because it includes a change in leadership at one of Boudh’s key police stations.
Ranjit Muni, the officer taking charge of the Model Police Station, has previously served as an IIC in Boudh district. A July 2026 report also identified Muni as the IIC of Purunakatak Police Station in connection with a separate police case.
Official records also show Nalinikanta Das among police inspectors posted in Boudh, although the available record is from an earlier period and does not independently establish the circumstances of the latest transfer.
Focus remains on the investigation
The viral audio has placed the police department’s actions under scrutiny. At this stage, the allegations connected to the recording should be treated as allegations unless they are established through an official investigation or other verified evidence.
The latest Boudh Police reshuffle changes the leadership of the Model Police Station while moving Nalinikanta Das to police headquarters. Further developments will depend on the findings of any inquiry into the audio and the circumstances surrounding its circulation.
For now, the six-officer reshuffle marks a significant administrative response in Boudh amid the controversy. The Boudh Police reshuffle is expected to remain under attention as authorities determine the facts surrounding the alleged audio and any action that may follow.
