BJP’s Bijoy Mohapatra Alleges 2 Non-Odia Babus’ Hand In Naba Das’ Murder Case

Bhubaneswar: Even though a month has passed since the gruesome killing of Health Minister Naba Das, the Crime Branch is yet to make any headway in the case. However, the allegations by the Opposition BJP have further heated up the political landscape.

Adding fuel to the ongoing political slugfest, senior BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra on Thursday alleged that two non-Odia officers- an IAS and an IPS- are the main characters behind Naba Das’ killing as an ‘arranged murder’.

At a presser, Mohapatra said, “Two non-Odia officers- an IAS and an IPS- are the main characters behind the scenes. Some Zilla parishad members of the ruling party of that area were threatened by police not to disclose anything about the murder.”

“It is now evident that neither the crime branch nor the government is taking the investigation in the Naba Das murder case seriously. Rather a conspiracy is being made to close down the investigation. There was a conspiracy for murder, then a conspiracy for investigation and now conspiracy is underway to end the investigation,” alleged Mohapatra.

Why 120 (B) Was Not Added

Even in a petty clash between two groups in villages, the police usually register cases under Section 120 (B) in hundreds of cases. But after reviewing the FIR in the Naba Das murder case, 120 (B) of the IPC has not been inserted. Police can now also add the section by mentioning it in the case diary, said Mohapatra.

“It seems that 12 (B) was not registered and now the investigation is not being taken in this regard. So all investigation is only concentrated on Gopal Das and his mental condition. It is unfortunate and the first instance in Odisha where such a sensitive murder case is being pushed into oblivion,” said Mohapatra.

In Odisha Police history, this case will remain a black chapter.

“It is an in-camera investigation. Neither the DGP nor the Crime Branch officials are coming forward before the media. In-camera investigation is never done,” said Mohapatra.