Bhubaneswar, May 8: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow on Thursday over the mob lynching of a youth in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar at Balianta. He instructed the police to take strict action against those involved in this heinous crime.
According to an official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Majhi spoke with Odisha’s Director General of Police, YB Khurania, directing him to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure stringent action against the culprits.
The Chief Minister advised the police administration and force to remain vigilant to prevent such incidents of mob lynching in the future. He instructed the police to take the strictest measures to maintain law and order in the state. So far, four individuals have been arrested in connection with this incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
The CMO also reported that the Chief Minister discussed the incident with the Chairperson of the Odisha State Women’s Commission, Sovana Mohanty.
Meanwhile, Chairperson Mohanty is expected to visit Balianta on Friday to speak with the women who accused the deceased, Soumya Ranjan Swain, of sexual harassment. Her aim is to uncover the truth while considering all aspects of the incident.
It is noteworthy that the deceased Swain was traveling towards Bhubaneswar with his friend Om Prakash Raut when they encountered two girls on a scooter. During an overtaking maneuver, Swain’s motorcycle collided with the girls’ scooter, leading to a heated argument near the Ramchandrapur bridge in the Balianta police station area.
When Swain allegedly attempted to sexually harass the girls, local villagers rushed to the scene upon hearing their screams. They bound the deceased with ropes and beat him mercilessly. Upon receiving the information, the police arrived, rescued both individuals, and took them to the hospital, where doctors declared Soumya dead. The deceased was a personnel of the Odisha Government Railway Police (GRP).
My name is Ganpat Singh Choughan. I am an experienced content writer with 8 years of expertise in the field. Currently, I contribute to Udaipur Kiran & Daily Kiran, creating engaging and informative content across a variety of categories including technology, health, travel, education, and automobiles. My goal is to deliver accurate, insightful, and captivating information through my words to help readers stay informed and empowered.