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The murder of a non-formal teacher named Itishree Pradhan in the remote village of [[Tikiri]] under [[Rayagada|Kashipur]] Block in the [[Rayagada district]] generated nationwide uproar and consternation.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|title=Itishree murder case: NHRC seeks report on probe|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/itishree-murder-case-nhrc-seeks-report-on-probe/article5728750.ece|website=www.thehindu.com|accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref> This is one of the rare cases where [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] has not been able to trace out the main accused.<ref name="orissadiary">{{cite web|title=CBI grills ex-Headmaster in Itishree murder case|url=http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=59678|website=orissadiary.com|accessdate=30 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="odishasuntimes">{{cite web|title=Itishree murder: CBI announces cash reward for info|url=http://odishasuntimes.com/2016/03/14/itishree-murder-cbi-announces-cash-reward-for-info/|website=odishasuntimes.com|accessdate=30 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="odishanewsinsight">{{cite web|title=SC orders CBI Probe into Itishree Murder Case|url=http://www.odishanewsinsight.com/odisha/sc-orders-cbi-probe-itishree-murder-case/|website=www.odishanewsinsight.com|accessdate=12 June 2017}}</ref>
The murder of a non-formal teacher named Itishree Pradhan in the remote village of [[Tikiri]] under [[Rayagada|Kashipur]] Block in the [[Rayagada district]] generated nationwide uproar and consternation.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|title=Itishree murder case: NHRC seeks report on probe|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/itishree-murder-case-nhrc-seeks-report-on-probe/article5728750.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 February 2014 |accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref> This is one of the rare cases where the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] has not been able to trace out the main accused.<ref name="orissadiary">{{cite web|title=CBI grills ex-Headmaster in Itishree murder case|url=http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=59678|website=orissadiary.com|accessdate=30 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="odishasuntimes">{{cite web|title=Itishree murder: CBI announces cash reward for info|url=http://odishasuntimes.com/2016/03/14/itishree-murder-cbi-announces-cash-reward-for-info/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316011648/http://odishasuntimes.com/2016/03/14/itishree-murder-cbi-announces-cash-reward-for-info/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 16, 2016|website=odishasuntimes.com|accessdate=30 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="odishanewsinsight">{{cite web|title=SC orders CBI Probe into Itishree Murder Case|url=http://www.odishanewsinsight.com/odisha/sc-orders-cbi-probe-itishree-murder-case/|website=www.odishanewsinsight.com|date=20 January 2015 |accessdate=12 June 2017}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
The allegations as described in the criminal case record (C.T.No.48 of 2014 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Rayagada) are that one Itishree Pradhan, a contractual government teacher of Project U.P.School, Tikiri, was harassed by one Netrananda Dandosena, S.I. of schools of Kasipur Block who happens to be the ex-Headmaster of the school. Unable to bear the harassment anymore, the victim lodged written reports against the accused as well as his family members. Apparently no action was taken against the culprits. The victim made representations to various authorities and organizations for her redress. Meanwhile, the accused went on harassing her in various ways to back off or withdrawal of the complaints. The allegations further disclose that on 27.10.2013 at about 9.20 PM when the victim was listening to music, an unknown culprit entered the room of the victim and threatened her to withdraw the cases against the accused persons. When she declined, the culprit poured kerosene on her & set her ablaze. A very badly burnt Itishree was taken to the PHC, Tikiri. The Medical Officer administered preliminary treatments and apprehending her imminent demise, recorded her [[dying declaration]]. The victim was referred to District Headquarters Hospital for specialized treatment. The matter was reported to Police and the Tahasildar-cum-Executive Magistrate, Rayagada also recorded a dying declaration. The deceased was thereafter referred to Seven Hills Hospital at Visakhapatnam where she succumbed to the severe burns on 01.11.2013 at 11.14 A.M.
The allegations as described in the criminal case record (C.T.No.48 of 2014 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Rayagada) are that one Itishree Pradhan, a contractual government teacher of Project U.P.School, Tikiri, was harassed by one Netrananda Dandosena, S.I. of schools of Kasipur Block who happens to be the ex-Headmaster of the school. Unable to bear the harassment anymore, the victim lodged written reports against the accused as well as his family members. Apparently, no action was taken against the culprits. The victim made representations to various authorities and organizations for her redress. Meanwhile, the accused went on harassing her in various ways to back off or withdraw the complaints. The allegations further disclose that on 27.10.2013 at about 9.20 PM when the victim was listening to music, an unknown culprit entered the room of the victim and threatened her to withdraw the cases against the accused persons. When she declined, the culprit poured kerosene on her & set her ablaze. A very badly burnt Itishree was taken to the PHC, Tikiri. The Medical Officer administered preliminary treatments and apprehending her imminent demise, recorded her [[dying declaration]]. The victim was referred to the District Headquarters Hospital for specialized treatment. The matter was reported to the Police and the Tahasildar-cum-Executive Magistrate, Rayagada also recorded a dying declaration. The deceased was thereafter referred to Seven Hills Hospital at Visakhapatnam where she succumbed to severe burns on 01.11.2013 at 11.14 A.M.


==Investigation==
==Investigation==
The inaction of the local government officials was highly blamed as media highlighted the issue. The State Government directed the CID (CB) to investigate the case. Accused Netrananda Dondosena was charge sheeted who faced trial in C.T. No. 48 of 2014 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Rayagada. The Apex Court, basing on a [[Public interest litigation in India|PIL]] filed by one Sudeepta Lenka, law graduate from Bengalure, directed further investigation by CBI to apprehend the main accused in the case.<ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web|title=CBI to investigate Itishree case: SC|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150121/jsp/frontpage/story_9434.jsp#.V2TpNNJ96M9|website=www.telegraphindia.com/|accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="judis.in">{{cite web |title=Judgment |url=https://legaldata.in/supreme-court/judgments/sudipta-lenka-v-the-state-of-odisha-22895 |url-status=live |accessdate=03 November 2022 |website=legaldata.in}}</ref><ref name="pragativadi">{{cite news|title=Itishree Murder Case|url=http://pragativadi.com/itishree-murder-case-dandasena-moved-gujarat-narcotic-test/|accessdate=12 June 2017|agency=Pragativadi News Service|date=June 6, 2017}}</ref>
The inaction of the local government officials was highly blamed as the media highlighted the issue. The State Government directed the CID (CB) to investigate the case. Accused Netrananda Dondosena was charge-sheeted and faced trial in C.T. No. 48 of 2014 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Rayagada. The Apex Court, based on a [[Public interest litigation in India|PIL]] filed by one Sudeepta Lenka, a law graduate from Bengalure, directed further investigation by CBI to apprehend the main accused in the case.<ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web|title=CBI to investigate Itishree case: SC|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150121/jsp/frontpage/story_9434.jsp#.V2TpNNJ96M9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121092527/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150121/jsp/frontpage/story_9434.jsp#.V2TpNNJ96M9|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 21, 2015|website=www.telegraphindia.com/|accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="judis.in">{{cite web|title=Judgment|url=http://judis.nic.in/supremecourt/imgs1.aspx?filename=41311|website=judis.nic.in|accessdate=14 August 2016}}</ref><ref name="pragativadi">{{cite news|title=Itishree Murder Case|url=http://pragativadi.com/itishree-murder-case-dandasena-moved-gujarat-narcotic-test/|accessdate=12 June 2017|agency=Pragativadi News Service|date=June 6, 2017}}</ref>


==Judgment==
==Judgment==
The accused was held guilty of the offences U/sec. 120(B) of the IPC for having conspired to murder the deceased punishable u/sec 302 of the IPC. The trying Judge observed in the judgment that the convict deserves exemplary punishment to serve as a deterrent to potential conspirators and accordingly sentenced him to undergo imprisonment for life on 26.04.2016.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web|title=Itishree Pradhan Murder: School Inspector Sentenced to Life by Rayagada Court|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Itishree-Pradhan-Murder-School-Inspector-Sentenced-to-Life-by-Rayagada-Court/2016/04/26/article3401292.ece|website=www.newindianexpress.com|accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="ecourts">{{cite web|title=Judgment in C.T.48 of 2014|url=http://ecourts.gov.in/services/cases/display_pdf.php?filename=/orders/222900002152014_1.pdf&caseno=C.T./215/2014&cCode=2&appFlag=|website=ecourts.gov.in|accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref>
The accused was held guilty of the offences U/sec. 120(B) of the IPC for having conspired to murder the deceased punishable u/sec 302 of the IPC. The trying Judge observed in the judgment that the convict deserves exemplary punishment to serve as a deterrent to potential conspirators and accordingly sentenced him to undergo imprisonment for life on 26.04.2016.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web|title=Itishree Pradhan Murder: School Inspector Sentenced to Life by Rayagada Court|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Itishree-Pradhan-Murder-School-Inspector-Sentenced-to-Life-by-Rayagada-Court/2016/04/26/article3401292.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427124741/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Itishree-Pradhan-Murder-School-Inspector-Sentenced-to-Life-by-Rayagada-Court/2016/04/26/article3401292.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 27, 2016|website=www.newindianexpress.com|accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="ecourts">{{cite web|title=Judgment in C.T.48 of 2014|url=http://ecourts.gov.in/services/cases/display_pdf.php?filename=/orders/222900002152014_1.pdf&caseno=C.T./215/2014&cCode=2&appFlag=|website=ecourts.gov.in|accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:53, 12 November 2024

The murder of a non-formal teacher named Itishree Pradhan in the remote village of Tikiri under Kashipur Block in the Rayagada district generated nationwide uproar and consternation.[1] This is one of the rare cases where the Central Bureau of Investigation has not been able to trace out the main accused.[2][3][4]

Background

[edit]

The allegations as described in the criminal case record (C.T.No.48 of 2014 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Rayagada) are that one Itishree Pradhan, a contractual government teacher of Project U.P.School, Tikiri, was harassed by one Netrananda Dandosena, S.I. of schools of Kasipur Block who happens to be the ex-Headmaster of the school. Unable to bear the harassment anymore, the victim lodged written reports against the accused as well as his family members. Apparently, no action was taken against the culprits. The victim made representations to various authorities and organizations for her redress. Meanwhile, the accused went on harassing her in various ways to back off or withdraw the complaints. The allegations further disclose that on 27.10.2013 at about 9.20 PM when the victim was listening to music, an unknown culprit entered the room of the victim and threatened her to withdraw the cases against the accused persons. When she declined, the culprit poured kerosene on her & set her ablaze. A very badly burnt Itishree was taken to the PHC, Tikiri. The Medical Officer administered preliminary treatments and apprehending her imminent demise, recorded her dying declaration. The victim was referred to the District Headquarters Hospital for specialized treatment. The matter was reported to the Police and the Tahasildar-cum-Executive Magistrate, Rayagada also recorded a dying declaration. The deceased was thereafter referred to Seven Hills Hospital at Visakhapatnam where she succumbed to severe burns on 01.11.2013 at 11.14 A.M.

Investigation

[edit]

The inaction of the local government officials was highly blamed as the media highlighted the issue. The State Government directed the CID (CB) to investigate the case. Accused Netrananda Dondosena was charge-sheeted and faced trial in C.T. No. 48 of 2014 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Rayagada. The Apex Court, based on a PIL filed by one Sudeepta Lenka, a law graduate from Bengalure, directed further investigation by CBI to apprehend the main accused in the case.[5][6][7]

Judgment

[edit]

The accused was held guilty of the offences U/sec. 120(B) of the IPC for having conspired to murder the deceased punishable u/sec 302 of the IPC. The trying Judge observed in the judgment that the convict deserves exemplary punishment to serve as a deterrent to potential conspirators and accordingly sentenced him to undergo imprisonment for life on 26.04.2016.[8][9]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Itishree murder case: NHRC seeks report on probe". The Hindu. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. ^ "CBI grills ex-Headmaster in Itishree murder case". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Itishree murder: CBI announces cash reward for info". odishasuntimes.com. Archived from the original on March 16, 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "SC orders CBI Probe into Itishree Murder Case". www.odishanewsinsight.com. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  5. ^ "CBI to investigate Itishree case: SC". www.telegraphindia.com/. Archived from the original on January 21, 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Judgment". judis.nic.in. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  7. ^ "Itishree Murder Case". Pragativadi News Service. June 6, 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Itishree Pradhan Murder: School Inspector Sentenced to Life by Rayagada Court". www.newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Judgment in C.T.48 of 2014". ecourts.gov.in. Retrieved 18 June 2016.