Odisha Law Minister's daughter-in-law files dowry case against him

Bhubaneswar: A dowry case has been filed against Odisha's Law Minister Raghunath Mohanty by his daughter-in-law Barsa Swony Choudhary. Barsa has filed the complaint against her husband, mother-in-law and sister-in-law as well.

In her complaint at the Balasore police station, she has alleged that she was physically and mentally abused by her in-laws for dowry a few days after her marriage in June 2012. She has alleged that her in-laws demanded Rs 25 lakh and a Scorpio car from her family.

The minister has refuted the allegation saying it's a conspiracy against him. He, however, said he is ready to quit if asked to.

Odisha Law Minister Raghunath Mohanty met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and sources say he is likely to resign.

Speaking to CNN-IBN, he said, "Let the investigation be complete, people will know the truth. If the CM asks me to, I am willing to resign." The police are investigating the complaint.

Meanwhile, he met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and sources say he is likely to resign.

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