Berhampur: The murder of senior lawyer Pitabash Panda in Berhampur has been traced to a deep-rooted political rivalry, personal enmity, and a meticulously planned conspiracy involving multiple accused from within and outside Odisha, Berhampur Superintendent of Police (SP) Saravana Vivek M revealed at a press meet held today.

Addressing the media, SP Vivek M said that the investigation into the October 6 shooting had uncovered a multi-layered plot allegedly masterminded by former Berhampur Mayor Siba Shankar Das alias Pintu Das and former MLA and BJD leader Bikram Panda, with help from several associates.

On the night of October 6, 2025, around 10 pm, advocate Pitabash Panda was returning home when two assailants intercepted him near his residence and opened fire. He was rushed to MKCG M

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