August 12th 2024.
Bhubaneswar: Sad news has emerged from AIIMS Bhubaneswar, as sources at the hospital have confirmed the passing of Bitti Hottra Mohanty, a man who was convicted for the rape of a German woman. According to reports, Mohanty was around 40 years old and the son of former Director General of Police BB Mohanty. He had been battling stomach cancer and unfortunately succumbed to the illness while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
It was in 2006 when Mohanty was convicted by a court in Rajasthan and sentenced to seven years in prison for the heinous crime. However, after being granted parole to visit his ailing mother, Mohanty absconded and went into hiding, as shared by a source. It wasn't until March 2013 that he was finally arrested in Kerala, where he had been living under a different identity. Shockingly, Mohanty had even managed to secure a job in a bank and was residing in Kerala under the name Raghav Ranjan. He was later arrested by the Rajasthan police, as revealed by the source.
But the story did not end there. In 2023, the Supreme Court granted conditional bail to Mohanty. It was decided that he would be released upon posting a surety of Rs 2.5 lakh and would be required to appear at the Cantonment police station in Cuttack every month during the bail period. Additionally, he was ordered to surrender his passport. This development was widely reported by PTI at the time.
Mohanty's death has sparked conversations about the justice system and the consequences of such crimes. While some may argue that his passing has brought closure to the victim and her family, others may see it as a tragedy that he was not able to serve his full sentence. Regardless, it is a somber reminder of the gravity of sexual assault and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this tragic event.
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