Bitti Mohanty is an Indian national who gained notoriety for a high-profile criminal case involving the rape of a German tourist in 2006. The son of Bidya Bhushan Mohanty, a former Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, Bitti Mohanty's case garnered significant media attention due to his parentage, the nature of the crime, and his subsequent evasion of justice.
Early Life and Background Bitti Mohanty is the son of B.B. Mohanty, who served as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, a state in eastern India. Information regarding his early life and education prior to the criminal incident is limited in public records, beyond his familial connections.
The Jaipur Rape Case (2006) In March 2006, Bitti Mohanty was accused of raping a 26-year-old German research scholar at a hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The victim had arrived in Jaipur to conduct research. Mohanty was arrested shortly after the incident. In April 2006, a fast-track court in Jaipur convicted him of rape and sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.
Parole Violation and Fugitive Status In November 2006, Mohanty was granted parole for 15 days to visit his ailing mother in Odisha. However, he failed to report back to the Jaipur central jail after the parole period expired, becoming a fugitive. His father, B.B. Mohanty, was later arrested and charged with helping his son abscond, and was subsequently dismissed from service. Bitti Mohanty remained untraceable for nearly seven years.
Arrest and Subsequent Developments (2013) In March 2013, Bitti Mohanty was apprehended in Kannur, Kerala, following an anonymous tip-off. He had been living under the assumed identity of "Raghav Rajan" and was working as a probationary officer at a public sector bank. He had reportedly used forged documents, including educational certificates, to secure the job. Following his arrest, he was brought back to Rajasthan. Mohanty initially denied his identity, but DNA tests confirmed he was Bitti Mohanty. He was subsequently re-imprisoned to serve the remainder of his seven-year sentence for the 2006 rape conviction. His case sparked widespread public debate in India regarding the privileges of powerful families, the effectiveness of the justice system, and the challenges of tracking fugitives.