The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to proceed with the investigation in slain journalist Rajdeo Ranjan’s murder case and directed the Bihar Police to provide protection to his family.
A Bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra also issued notices and sought response from RJD leader Shahabuddin, Bihar Health Minister Tej Pratap Yadav, the son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Bihar government on the plea of Ranjan’s wife seeking transfer of the case from Siwan in Bihar to Delhi.
The apex court directed the CBI to file a status report of its investigation before it on 17 October, the next date of hearing. The Bench directed the Superintendent of Police, Siwan to provide police protection to Ranjan’s wife Asha Ranjan and their family.