CBI arrests proclaimed offender Jharna Mistry in 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence murder case
CBI arrests proclaimed offender Jharna Mistry in connection with the 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence murder case.
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CBI Arrests Proclaimed Offender in WB Post-Poll Murder Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended Jharna Mistry, a proclaimed offender, in connection with a murder linked to the 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence. The arrest took place in the Ghoshpara area of Santoshpur, located within the South 24 Parganas district.
End of the Run for Wanted Accused
Jharna Mistry, the wife of co-accused Sanjay Mistry, had been evading law enforcement since the initial FIR was registered in 2021. According to the investigative agency, she had consistently failed to participate in the ongoing investigation or the trial proceedings. Due to her continuous absence, the court had officially declared her a Proclaimed Offender on October 3, 2023. To facilitate her capture, the CBI had even placed a cash reward of Rs 50,000 on her head.
Background of the 2021 Violence Case
The legal proceedings stem from a tragic incident of post-poll violence in West Bengal. The details of the case include:
- The Incident: The case involves the killing of Sova Rani Mondal, the mother of the complainant, during the period of unrest following the 2021 elections.
- CBI Takeover: Following an order from the Calcutta High Court in August 2021, the CBI took over the investigation from the Jagaddal Police Station in North 24 Parganas.
- Chargesheet: After conducting its probe, the CBI filed a supplementary chargesheet on December 29, 2021, naming a total of 13 accused individuals, including Jharna Mistry.
Following her arrest on Tuesday, the accused is being presented before the competent court at Barrackpore to face legal scrutiny for her alleged involvement in the crime.