Bhubaneswar: Following charges against IPS officer Arun Bothra, head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing into the Pari murder case, of offering bribe to a youth to take the blame in the case, Odisha Police Friday rubbished the allegation.
“The team has been diligently working out clues. A 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,” said Odisha Police in a press release.
“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,” 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,” it added.
A college student Saroj Sethy of Jadupur village has levelled the serious allegation against Bothra. He was under the SIT scanner in the murder case as the minor girl had visited his residence for berries a day before her abduction in July.
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