Gumla: The parents of tribal leader Nisha Bhagat have welcomed the decision to hand over the investigation into her death to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), expressing hope that the move will help uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday ordered a CBI probe into the case following demands for an independent investigation. Nisha’s family, however, suspects a conspiracy behind her death and has raised questions over the police response.
Speaking to IANS, Nisha’s mother said the family expected both the state and central governments to ensure justice. She alleged that the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death were suspicious and questioned why the police had failed to respond despite being informed.
“We expect both the State and Central governments to ensure that we get justice. We believe that whatever happened to my daughter was part of a conspiracy. She used to call us regularly, but why didn’t she call us that day? We had informed the police inspector, so why did he not visit the spot?
“Even in an earlier case, the station in-charge had refused to register a complaint. We suspect there was collusion involved in my daughter’s death. She used to call us every morning and evening, and we are deeply saddened by what happened. We want justice. We do not believe this was a suicide,” she said.
Nisha’s father also welcomed the CBI investigation, expressing confidence that the central agency would identify everyone involved in the alleged conspiracy.
“Now, as I have learned, the Hemant Soren government has ordered a CBI investigation into the case. I have full faith that those who instigated, conspired against and trolled Nisha, as well as those involved in her murder, will be brought to justice. I firmly believe that land mafia figures like Ajay Tirkey were involved in a conspiracy,” he said.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Surendra Rajput welcomed the Jharkhand government’s decision to recommend a CBI investigation, saying it would help address concerns surrounding the case and prevent rumours.
Speaking to IANS, Rajput said, “This is an excellent step. We expected this from Hemant Soren. To maintain law and order in the state and prevent the spread of rumours, he has taken the case away from the Jharkhand Police and handed it over to the CBI. The BJP and its allies were indulging in extremely malicious and shameful politics over this issue.”
JMM leader Manoj Pandey also welcomed the Chief Minister’s decision, stating that the government had acted on the demands made by Nisha’s father.
Speaking in Ranchi, Pandey said Nisha’s father had sought both a CBI investigation and the suspension of the police station in-charge, adding that the Chief Minister had acted on both demands.
“The late Nisha Bhagat’s father had also demanded a CBI investigation and the suspension of the SHO. Both actions have been taken promptly by the Chief Minister. We cannot bring the daughter back, but the government’s intention is to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and sent behind bars,” he said.
The CBI probe is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding Nisha’s death, including the allegations raised by her family and questions over the initial police response. The investigation will be crucial in establishing the sequence of events and determining whether any criminal conspiracy was involved.
–IANS