Bhubaneswar, Dec. 17 -- In the wake of the KISS student murder case, Odisha's Minister of School and Mass Education, Nityananda Gond, on Wednesday, stated that the investigation is ongoing and stringent action would be taken after the report is submitted.

"The matter has come to my knowledge. An FIR has been lodged, and an enquiry is underway. Let the enquiry proceed so that the truth can be revealed. Based on the report, the department is fully aware and will take stringent action if necessary," he said.

Likewise, Senior lawyer Manas Chand alleged that the matter was deliberately suppressed. "The KISS authorities, senior officials, and even the founder could be held responsible if someone comes forward and levels charges. It is clear t...