Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep grief over the murder of a youth in the Balianta area of Bhubaneswar and directed the police to conduct a thorough investigation while taking stringent action against those responsible.
The Chief Minister spoke directly with Director General of Police Y.B. Khurania regarding the incident. He instructed the police to ensure a swift and impartial probe and to take the strictest possible measures against the culprits.
Majhi also emphasised the need for heightened vigilance to prevent recurrence of such mob lynching incidents and directed the force to firmly uphold the rule of law across the state.So far, the police have arrested four individuals in connection with the case and the investigation is underway.
CM Majhi also held a conversation with State Women’s Commission Chairperson Shobhana Mohanty about the incident. It is learnt that Chairperson Mohanty will visit Balianta tomorrow to personally interact with the women who have alleged abuse during the event, in order to ascertain the complete facts and understand all aspects of the case.
