NCW Chairperson Meets Odisha DGP, Seeks CBI Probe Into Mamita Meher Murder Case

Speaking on the allegation of involvement of Minister of State (MoS) for Home Dibyashankar Mishra in the murder case, Sharma said his name has not been mentioned in the chargesheet.

Stating that the minister should have been questioned in the case as police come under jurisdiction of Home department, the Chairperson said the DGP’s office could not confirm whether Mishra has been questioned.

It may be noted that Sindhekela police in Balangir district had filed a 2,000-page chargesheet in the case in Bangamunda JMFC court on last Friday. The police had mentioned the names of prime accused Govind Sahu and his driver Radhe in the chargesheet.

Mamita, a resident of Turekela block in Balangir district, was working as a teacher in Sunshine English Medium School at Mahaling in Kalahandi. The 26-year-old teacher had gone missing on October 8 last year. Following a statewide outcry, the police arrested Sahu on October 19.

Later, Sahu’s interrogation led the police to dig out the charred body of Mamita from the ground of an under-construction stadium of the school. Sahu’s driver was also arrested after investigation confirmed his involvement in the crime.

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