Govt will ensure perpetrators in Mamita murder case are brought to justice: CM

Prameyanews English

Published By : Prameya News Bureau | December 03, 2021 IST

Bhubaneswar, Dec 3: With the opposition parties creating ruckus in the state Assembly over the murder of lady teacher Mamita Meher, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said the government will ensure that perpetrators of the crime are brought to justice in the shortest possible time. “My Government will ensure that no stone is left unturned to see that the perpetrators of the crime are brought to justice as per law in the shortest possible time,” said the Chief Minister in the House. Patnaik said the government will move the competent court for fast track trial so that the perpetrators of the crime are brought to justice in the quickest possible time. “However, in the aftermath of this terrible incident, the manner in which this very sensitive and heinous crime has been politicized shocked me as well as the people of Odisha. While dealing with such sensitive cases we must never forget the pain and agony the family members of the victim go through,” he added. The Chief Minnister further said that things went to such an extent that the parents of the victim had to request with folded hands not to do character assassination of their daughter and politicize her death. “I, as the Chief Minister of Odisha have always worked to ensure justice for all especially for women and vulnerable sections of the society,” he added. The Chief Minister informed that following the request of the government, the Orissa High Court has appointed a retired District Judge to monitor the investigation of the case. “Now the entire police investigation will be subjected to judicial scrutiny. We should respect and have faith in our independent judiciary,” he said. “As Chief Minister I have always ensured that the police have full functional autonomy that they do a professional job particularly in heinous offences relating to women and take legal action without fear or favour against anybody if there is evidence, no matter how high and mighty he is,” he said. The Chief Minister also expressed his deep concern that there are attempts to prevent one of the members of the august House from discharging his duties. He said the Indian Constitution has given crucial responsibility to the legislature and its members enjoy certain safeguards and privileges for helping them discharge their duties without fear, intimidation and pressure. “It will be a travesty if the Hon’ble Members of the House are not allowed to discharge their constitutional duties. This is also setting a wrong precedent and such attempts can be misused anytime,” the Chief Minister said.

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