Naba Das’ family reluctant for CBI investigation: BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra

The family of the late Naba Das, former Health Minister, has expressed their reluctance to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into his mysterious assassination, informed BJP legislator Jayanarayan Mishra.

Mishra highlighted that no formal requests have been made by the family either to the court or the state government to this effect. He suggested that the family may be under duress, leading to their reluctance. 

“The family is yet to file a petition to the court or the state government for such an investigation. The family might be experiencing pressure or fear, which is stopping them from pursuing the matter further,” Mishra stated.

Meanwhile, the Orissa High Court has asked the state authorities to submit a detailed report on the progress of the investigation into Das’ death. This order arises from a petition filed by activist Pinakpani Mohanty who had filed a petition requesting a CBI probe, which the High Court is currently considering.

The petition not only calls for an investigation into Das' murder but also seeks inquiries into several other crucial cases.

Mohanty's petition extends to scrutinising the Biju Janata Dal's (BJD) financing during the 2014 Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, the involvement of BJD leaders in numerous chit fund scams, and pressing cases like the Pari rape and murder case, and the Mamita Meher murder case.

The court has slated the next hearing for these matters on 19 November.