Pari murder case: BJP launches ‘padayatra’ demanding CBI probe, resignation of Minister Arun Sahoo

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Odisha Unit on Sunday held a demonstration in Bhubaneswar and launched a ‘padayatra’ (foot march) against the state government, seeking justice for 5-year-old Pari, who was allegedly raped and killed 5 months back in Nayagarh district.

Sambit Patra, the national spokesperson of BJP who was leading the demonstration, demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

“It is very sad that a 5-year-old was killed and her decaying skeleton was dumped in front of her house. Local MLA’s name and someone he is protecting have come forward in the case. Our demands are to have a CBI probe and the resignation of minister Arun Sahu,” he said.

It's very sad that a 5-year-old was killed & her decaying skeleton was dumped in front of her house. Local MLA's name & someone he's protecting have come forward in the case. Our demands are to have a CBI probe & the resignation of minister Arun Sahu: Sambit Patra, BJP leader https://t.co/7ccKM4I3mK pic.twitter.com/IhDYwjMtRJ

— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2020

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recommended disciplinary action against the investigation officer after observing that the probe conducted by the police authorities in the case related to the murder of a minor girl in Odisha’s Nayagarh was “severely flawed” with “glaring defects”.

Inauguration of 5 days Padayatra #JusticeForPari .@BJP4Odisha demands
1.Investigation of Pari case must be handed over to CBI
2.Sacking Minister Arun Sahu .
Participated along with
@sambitswaraj @SamirMohantyBJP @SmrutiPattnaik6 @JPNadda@blsanthosh@dpradhanbjp pic.twitter.com/Anoe0wE9cf

— Vanathi Srinivasan (@VanathiBJP) December 20, 2020

The NCPCR, in a press note on Saturday, had requested the authorities concerned to recommend a thorough investigation of the incident by a central agency.