June 16th 2024.
In the wake of the recent victory of the BJP in Odisha, there has been a resurgence in the demand for a CBI investigation into the notorious murder of a woman school teacher in 2021. MLA Laxman Bag of the saffron party met with the victim's parents to discuss the matter, stirring up fresh conversations about the case.
On Sunday, Bag visited the residence of Mamita Meher's parents in Jharni village, where her father Surendra expressed his frustration over the lack of progress in the murder probe after the main suspect, Gobinda Sahu, passed away in jail. He pleaded for the case to be transferred to the CBI, stating that their repeated appeals for the same had been ignored. Surendra also requested to meet with Chief Minister Mohan Majhi to present their case.
In addition, Mamita's mother Tulashi sought Bag's help in securing a job for their son. Speaking to the media, Bag reiterated his commitment to seeking justice for Mamita as the newly elected MLA of Kantabanji. He also highlighted the BJP's previous efforts to push for a CBI inquiry during their time as the principal opposition party, but their requests were disregarded by the previous BJD government. With the BJP now in power, Bag assured that they will once again push for a CBI investigation.
Mamita Meher, a teacher at a private school in Kalahandi district, was brutally murdered in October 2021. Her remains were discovered in a pit on the school premises, leading to the arrest of Gobinda Sahu as the prime suspect. However, Sahu's death by suicide in Kantabanji sub-jail custody has only added to the complexity of the case.
During their time as the principal opposition, the BJP had organized several protests both inside and outside the state assembly, alleging the involvement of then MoS Home and BJD leader D S Mishra in the murder case. Even CM Majhi, who was the BJP chief whip at the time, had raised the issue multiple times in the assembly.
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