Odisha Police has summoned a senior opposition leader in connection with a case involving missing inquiry reports linked to an older controversy. The summons matters because the dispute is not only political; it also raises questions about how public records are preserved, traced, and used in formal inquiries.
The police inquiry is described as continuing and criminal or vigilance-style in nature. Investigators are reportedly seeking records and clarifications from people involved, including the former chief minister and senior political figure named in the case.
Background and earlier position
The dispute concerns allegations that some official reports and records are unavailable. The earlier position, as reflected in the case details, was that the missing material itself had become part of the controversy and had to be examined through an inquiry process.
What changed now
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