The Congress on Sunday alleged that the State Government has furnished untrue information regarding “forcible ouster of 15 families by a kangaroo curt from Khalipatna village under Nayagarh district’s Sarankula police limits 14 years back”.
“Fifteen families have not returned home for the last 14 years. Victims had written to the President and the Prime Minister seeking justice. In September 2015, The PMO and the President’s office asked the Chief Secretary of the State to take necessary action. However, the Government has sat silent,” alleged party leader Nishikant Mishra.
Mishra alleged that Minister of State for Home Dibya Shankar Mishra had furnished untrue information in the State Assembly. While over 16 cases have been filed, the Minister had informed the House that only 10 cases filed. The Minister has also not revealed about the PMO and President Office letters and a direction from the Human Rights Commission’s Investigation Director for formation of a peace committee to resolve the case.
He demanded the Minister’s resignation for not taking any action and concealing facts.