The Balangir police investigating the Mamita Meher murder case have ascertained that the main accused Govinda Sahu had six mobile SIM cards.
The cards have been availed in the names of different persons who are likely to be interrogated by police.
So far, police have recorded statements of 10 witnesses under Section 164 CrPC. Of the 10 witnesses, two are Bengali-speaking youths.
On Saturday, Northern Range DIG Deepak Kumar had claimed that the investigation into the case is being done in a very professional and transparent manner. He refuted the allegation that police had deliberately delayed submitting the case diary in the court,
A case was lodged on October 13, and within 24 hours was uploaded on CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems).
For public holidays from October 13, to 15, the case diary could be submitted to the court on the first working day (Oct 16), the DIG said, adding, "We will get a conviction in this case.”