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Crime
Odisha Govt Orders Crime Branch Probe Over Missing CMO File in 2008 VHP Leader Murder
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 06:34 AM
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The Odisha government has directed the Crime Branch to investigate the disappearance of the CMO file related to the 2008 murder of a VHP leader. The move follows concerns over the handling of the case and potential evidence tampering.
The Odisha government has issued an order for the Crime Branch to probe the disappearance of the CMO file linked to the 2008 murder of a VHP leader. The file, which contains crucial investigative details, has not been located, raising questions about the integrity of the original investigation.
The directive comes after reports that the file may have been misplaced or deliberately removed, potentially hindering justice for the victim’s family and the broader public interest. The Crime Branch has been tasked with tracing the file’s whereabouts and determining whether any procedural lapses occurred.
Officials have emphasized that the investigation will be conducted with full transparency and that any findings will be reported to the state’s higher authorities. The case remains a sensitive issue, with political and social implications in the region.
The Odisha government’s action reflects a broader push to ensure accountability in high-profile criminal investigations. It also signals a commitment to revisiting past cases that may have suffered from procedural irregularities.
The directive comes after reports that the file may have been misplaced or deliberately removed, potentially hindering justice for the victim’s family and the broader public interest. The Crime Branch has been tasked with tracing the file’s whereabouts and determining whether any procedural lapses occurred.
Officials have emphasized that the investigation will be conducted with full transparency and that any findings will be reported to the state’s higher authorities. The case remains a sensitive issue, with political and social implications in the region.
The Odisha government’s action reflects a broader push to ensure accountability in high-profile criminal investigations. It also signals a commitment to revisiting past cases that may have suffered from procedural irregularities.