Berhampur: The mystery surrounding the murder of Berhampur-based lawyer and senior BJP leader Pitabash Panda is likely to be solved within the next couple of days, as the investigation reaches its final stage.

Southern Range Inspector General (IG) Niti Shekhar on Tuesday said the police have obtained strong leads in the case and will soon reveal the motive and the culprits behind the killing.

“The investigation is in its final phase. Within one or two days, Odisha will know who killed him and why,” the IG said, adding that the truth will be made public through a press conference shortly.

The murder, which took place on the night of October 6, had sent shockwaves across Ganjam district. Panda was shot dead at point-blank range by unidentified assailants while returning home. He was rush

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