IG assures Aditya's family of speedy trial

Gaya: Zonal IG Naiyer Hasnain Khan on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with family members of Aditya Sachdeva, the Class XII student who was allegedly shot dead by MLC Manorama Devi's son Rocky Yadav on May 7.
Khan, who visited Swarajpuri Road residence of the Sachdevas along with Magadh range DIG Saurabh Kumar and SSP Garima Malik, said the teenager's family members expressed satisfaction with the progress of the investigation.
Sources close to the family said the police officers apprised the Sachdevas of steps taken by the district police to bring the culprits to book, including arrest of Rocky, the main accused, seizure of the vehicle and recovery of the Beretta pistol used in the crime. The police officers also sought to know from the family members as to what were their expectations.
The family members, according to sources, told the police officers that they only wanted early punishment of the culprit. The police officers assured the family of speedy trial in the case.
Later in the day, the IG held a meeting with officials concerned to review the progress in the investigation of the case. He also gave tips to members of special investigation team (SIT) on how to handle the case.
Gaya district magistrateKumar Ravi was also present at the meeting.
Khan told TOI that he has directed the SIT members to complete the investigation soon and submit chargesheet within 30 days.
"Chargesheet would be submitted within the time frame and the police will present strong evidence to pin down the culprits in the court. Special prosecutors would assist the public prosecutor for successful trial," said the IG.
He added that efforts were on to arrest JD(U) MLC Manorama Devi in the Excise Act case.
Earlier on Friday, a Gaya court issued proclamation notice against the MLC asking her to appear in court on May 28.
Manorama's anticipatory bail petition will come for hearing on Monday.