Bhadrak, Oct 27: In connection to Niranjan Jena murder case that happened in 2002, the BJD MLA Muktikant Mandal from Dhamnagar today surrendered before the ADJ court here, following the order of the Orissa High Court.
Mandal had applied for an anticipatory bail which was rejected by the High Court on October 20. The High court had directed him to surrender before the lower court and had also ordered the lower court for the trial of Mandal along with other accused in the murder case.
Notably, one Niranjan Jena from Sugo village was abducted and then murdered by 20-25 men including Mandal. Duhsashan Jena, deceased Niranjan’s uncle had lodged a case with the police alleging involvement of six persons including Mandal.
However, Duhsashan moved to the High court as the police had excluded Mandal’s name in the charge sheet. The High Court later directed the Bhadrak Sessions Court to include Muktikant’s name as an accused in the murder case and finish its trail within six months. After the High Court’s direction, Mandal applied for an anticipatory bail.
