In a significant legal development, the Honorable High Court has granted interim protection to Durga Prasad Mohanty, the Narla Block Chairman and husband of BJD MLA Manorma Mohanty. The court has provided him with a six-week reprieve from arrest.
The case stems from a serious allegation involving Bibhu Prasad, the local Tahsildar, who claimed that Durga Prasad issued death threats to him over a phone call. Following the incident, the Tahsildar filed a formal written complaint at the Kesinga Police Station on March 15.
Key Highlights:
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The Allegation: Alleged death threats made to a government official.
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The Status: Durga Prasad had been absconding since the police report was filed.
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The Ruling: Seeking to avoid arrest, the MLA’s husband moved the High Court for anticipatory bail. The court accepted the application, granting him internal security for six weeks.
While the interim bail offers temporary relief, the investigation into the conduct of the Block Chairman continues to draw significant political and public attention in the region.