Berhampur: Former Berhampur Municipal Corporation Mayor and key accused in the lawyer Pitabas Panda murder case, Pintu Das , was shifted from Berhampur Circle Jail to Phulbani Jail.

Earlier, a petition was filed in the SDJM Court expressing concerns over his safety inside Berhampur Circle Jail. The petition claimed that there was a potential threat to his life while being lodged there.

According to reports, Mouz Mishra, who is facing charges in the murder case of Pintu’s close aide Shanti Mishra, is currently lodged in the Berhampur Circle Jail.

Taking into account the risk, it was decided to transfer Pintu Das to Phulbani Jail for his safety.

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