A shocking twist has emerged in the case of missing Bhubaneswar traffic constable Subhamitra Sahu, with her boyfriend Deepak Raut confessing to her murder. The 25-year-old constable, posted with Bhubaneswar Traffic Police, was reported missing since September 6 after failing to return home post-duty.
Key Developments
- Arrest and Confession: Deepak Raut, also a constable working as a clerk in Commissionerate Police, admitted to strangling Subhamitra near Raj Bhavan following a dispute.
- Body Disposal: Raut allegedly transported her body to Ghatgaon in Keonjhar district and buried it in a forest.
- Marital Background: Subhamitra and Deepak married in court on July 7, 2024; Deepak’s second marriage after his first wife’s death (claimed accidental).
- Motive: Suspected financial motive linked to Rs 20 lakh; Deepak received Rs 1 crore insurance post his first wife’s death.
Police Action
- Custody and Investigation: Deepak in police custody; car used for crime seized.
- Recovery Efforts: 15-member Commissionerate Police team dispatched to Keonjhar to locate Subhamitra’s body; identification process pending recovery.
- Earlier Search: Odisha Police announced Rs 25,000 reward for information on Subhamitra’s whereabouts on September 14.
The investigation continues as authorities work to recover Subhamitra’s remains and unravel case specifics.