CBI takes over probe into 2023 Chhattisgarh murder

RAIPUR: CBI has taken over investigation in a murder in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district last year that had sparked communal tension, and continued to resonate politically, from 2023 assembly polls to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Bhuneshwar Sahu of Biranpur was stabbed to death in April last year. His father Ishwar Sahu is now a BJP MLA from Saja constituency.
As per a press release, CBI re-registered the case against 12 accused following a request from state govt on April 25 and subsequent notification by Centre.A five-member team has reached Raipur to begin probe.
The case is entrusted to CBI for a "thorough and impartial inquiry".