Bhubaneswar, Sept. 19 -- In a major development, Odisha Police has elevated the sensational murder case of female traffic cop Subhamitra Sahu to the 'Red Flag' category signifying a fast-tracked, high-priority investigation.

Official sources informed that the case will now be probed under the direct supervision of the Crime Branch DGP. Along with coordinated support to the Commissionerate Police, the agency will also examine all evidence and data earlier collected by the police at Capital and Khuntuni stations. Both the CAW (Crime Against Women) and CW (Cyber Wing) units will monitor the case closely.

The inquiry will also link possible connections between the death of Aparna, Deepak's first wife, and Subhamitra's murder.

The officia...