Lensman Murder: Sarmistha Rout, Aide Sent to Jail

Bhadrak (Reporters Today Bureau): Bhubaneswar-based web channel owner Sarmistha Rout, the prime accused in lensman Manas Swain murder case, was sent to jail after her remand period ended today. Sarmistha and her associate Jhuna Bhoi, one of the accused persons in the sensational murder case, were sent to Bhadrak Sub-Jail after they were produced before the JMFC Court, Chandbali.

Police source said that all the accused persons including retired OIS Officer Niranjan Sethi in the case will be deposed before the court on April 11. On April 3, Sarmistha and Jhuna were taken on a three-day remand again for interrogation in the case after completion of their 5-day remand.

During grilling in the second phase of remand, Jhuna reportedly revealed before the Crime Branch that Manas Swain was beaten to death with the help of three split bamboo lathis and one wooden plank.

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