December 24th 2024.
On a calm Monday morning, the former Crime Branch IG and current additional DG, IPS Arun Bothra made his way to the Patnagarh court in Bolangir district. The reason for his appearance was none other than the infamous Patnagarh wedding parcel bomb case that had shaken the entire state six years ago. This was not the first time Bothra was testifying in this case, as he had previously appeared as Witness No. 60 in the Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge. As he took the stand, he shared details of his investigation and the steps taken to unravel the truth. He also shed light on the evidence collected during the probe, including a crime CD which was presented in the court on September 3. The lawyers representing both sides were present as the video footage, showing the main accused Punjilal Meher constructing the bomb in the presence of Bothra, was displayed.
Meanwhile, the accused Meher, who is currently in Bolangir Jail, appeared in the court through video conferencing. The Public Prosecutor Chittaranjan Kanungo and advocate Pramod Mishra, who represented the defendant, were also present. It is worth noting that the tragedy, which occurred six years ago, claimed the lives of the then principal of Bhainsa College, Sanjukta Sahu, and Rabindra Sahu's son Soumyashekhar, who had just gotten married. Soumyashekhar's wife, Rimarani, was also injured in the explosion and had to undergo extensive treatment before she could return home. It was later revealed by the state Crime Branch that Punjilal Meher, an English lecturer and colleague of Sanjukta, was responsible for the heinous act.
As the court proceedings continued, Bothra shared crucial details about the investigation and how the evidence was collected. He also revealed how Meher was arrested after being identified as the main suspect in the case. The court also watched the video footage of Meher constructing the bomb, further solidifying the evidence against him. As the day came to an end, Bothra's testimony shed light on the tragic events that took place six years ago and gave hope for justice to be served for the victims and their families.
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