The Commissionerate police on Monday said city Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena might be summoned for interrogation, if required, in connection with engineering student Asutosh Mohanty alias Rishi’s death case.
City DCP Satyabrata Bhoi said if the investigating officer (IO) feels then the police would definitely seek the Mayor’s physical deposition for interrogation.
“The IO is conducting investigation and statements of some of the friends of Rishi have already been recorded. We have sought report from the concered doctors to expedite the probe,” the DCP told mediapersons.
Besides, the city police on Monday also summoned the mother and sister of Rishi to appear before it for questioning, Bhoi added.
Police sources said the viscera report stated that Rishi’s death was due to excessive consumption of alcohol and drugs. The police have decided to seek a second opinion of doctors before arriving at a conclusion on the cause of death. As the investigation progresses, more witnesses are likely to be grilled within a couple of days.
Meanwhile, the Capital police have summoned Niankhunta.com chief Pradeep Pandey and State Student Congress president Itishree Pradhan to appear in the police station on Tuesday. Pandey said during his appearance before the police he would make some new revelations regarding the case.
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Prasad Harichandan on Monday said his party would protest in front of all block offices of the State on December 30 demanding a CBI inquiry into Rishi’s death and resignation of the Mayor.
In another related development, BJP Mahila Morcha activists on the day marched in a procession towards the Naveen Nivas with bangles. But they were stopped midway by police at Master Canteen Square.