Bhopal, April 18 -- Nearly three decades after the mysterious and controversial death of former Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Sarla Mishra, the case is poised for a dramatic reopening. Acting on a plea filed by her brother, Anurag Mishra, a Bhopal court has ordered a fresh investigation into the 1997 incident that had long faded into bureaucratic silence. The decision was passed by Justice Palak Rai, who observed significant lapses and inconsistencies in the original inquiry and directed the Bhopal police to conduct a thorough reinvestigation and submit a detailed report.
The case, long marred by allegations of political shielding and investigative negligence, may now resurface as a serious political flashpoint. In his petition, Anurag Mi...