TNI Bureau:  While the SIT led by IPS Arun Bothra is in the process of cracking the Pari murder case by joining the dots and finding the loopholes in the police investigation earlier, there has been an attempt to discredit the investigation.

A youth in Jadupur has levelled serious allegations against SIT Chief Arun Bothra saying he was offered Rs 5 lakh by the Senior Cop to confess to the crime. A section of media carried his bytes and statements even though he was not identified as an accused yet.

The Odisha Police has rubbished the allegations as false and baseless. “The team has been diligently working out clues. Large number of people have been examined in the process and significant progress has been made. the entire village has extended cooperation in the investigation. However, such unfounded allegation by one person has been used to cast aspersions on the investigation agency. It may end up demotivating officers who are sincerely working to unearth the truth. It is both unfortunate and unethical”, the Odisha Police press release said.

“It may be noted that the case is monitored by the Hon’ble High Court and SIT keeps reporting progress and findings with Hon’ble High Court,” it added.

“We request everyone and particularly media to allow the SIT to complete its work. Odisha Police is committed to fair and diligent investigation. We assure that no stone will be left unturned to ensure justice for Paree”, the Odisha Police said.