Bhubaneswar, June 14: Daughter-in-law of industrialist and chairman of Nayagarh sugar mill Trailokya Mishra has alleged that she was a victim of domestic violence perpetrated by her husband and in-laws.

Lopamudra (36) has also alleged that her husband Sabyasachi Mishra had tried to force her to agree to wife swapping a few days after their wedding in 2006.

"Since we got married on January 27, 2006, my husband has had many extramarital affairs. When I expressed opposition, he assaulted me. During our honeymoon in the Andamans he forced me to agree to wife swapping and when I resisted, he beat me up badly," Lopamudra alleged.

She also alleged that her in-laws had supported her husband. "He has been torturing me for a decade and my in-laws stayed silent. He never gives me money to spend and even ignores his son. Whenever I oppose him, he assaults me," said Lopamudra, an arts graduate.

She alleged that she visited Kharvela Nagar police station to lodge a formal complaint in April this year.

"After I reached the police station, he somehow managed to dissuade me and brought me back with him. But the very next day, he assaulted me again which led to a fracture in my ear. He also threatened me with dire consequences if I visited the police station again," she said.

Lopamudra has also visited Madhyam (a woman support centre) in 2015 and counsellors brought them to a mutual reconciliation.

"Whenever I complained to my father-in-law he would tell me that these incidents were normal in wealthy families. My in-laws have always supported him and his assaults on me. They would say nothing when he beat me up," Lopamudra said.

Deputy commissioner of police Satyabrata Bhoi said a case had been registered on the basis of the complaint filed by Lopamudra.

"I have also asked the investigating officer to expedite the investigation process. We are analysing material evidence too," said Bhoi.

Sabyasachi and his father Trailokya were not available for their comments.

Police have registered a case under sections 498-A, 323, 294, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code.