CBI arrests Jharna Mistry in 2021 murder case
In short
The CBI arrested proclaimed offender Jharna Mistry in a 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence murder case. The agency said she had been missing since the FIR was filed in 2021, had not joined the investigation or trial, and that a cash reward was announced for her arrest.
The case involves the alleged murder of Sova R Mondal, the complainant’s mother. The reporting does not say what happens next in court.
What the reporting says
The CBI arrested proclaimed offender Jharna Mistry in connection with a 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence murder case, according to an Economic Times India summary. The agency said she had been absconding since the FIR was registered in 2021 and had not joined the investigation or trial, and that a cash reward had been declared for her arrest. The FIR concerns the alleged murder of Sova R Mondal, but the available reporting does not say the court status after the arrest.
Why it matters
The CBI’s arrest of Jharna Mistry is part of a long-running criminal case linked to 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence. The agency says she had been absconding since the FIR and that a reward had been announced, which suggests investigators were trying to close an unresolved case. The reporting does not state the next legal step or any court outcome.