The decision to hand over the investigation of the Palghar mob-killing case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the case.
The Palghar mob-killing case refers to the brutal lynching of three people, including two sadhus, by a mob in Palghar district of Maharashtra in April 2020. The incident had caused widespread outrage across the country, and there were demands for a thorough investigation into the matter.
The Maharashtra government had initially constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. However, the Supreme Court had recently asked the Maharashtra government to consider transferring the case to the CBI, following a petition filed by an NGO seeking a court-monitored probe. The decision to hand over the case to the CBI was announced by the Maharashtra government in a submission made to the Supreme Court. The CBI is India’s premier investigating agency and is known for its expertise in handling high-profile cases. The decision to transfer the case to the CBI is likely to bring some relief to the families of the victims and help to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the matter. The CBI will now take over the investigation from the Maharashtra Police and will be responsible for carrying out a thorough investigation into the case.
Overall, the decision to hand over the Palghar mob-killing case to the CBI is a significant development and will be closely watched by people across the country. It is hoped that the CBI will be able to bring those responsible for the heinous crime to justice and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
