Bhubaneswar: Police protection has been provided to the family members of slain BJP leader and senior lawyer Pitabas Panda in Odisha’s Berhampur city.

Four constables and a Havildar of Berhampur police have been deployed for the protection of Panda’s family. Panda’s son had sought police protection after he reportedly received threat calls from unknown persons recently.

Pitabas Panda was shot dead on Oct 6

Panda, a member of Odisha State Bar Council, was shot dead by miscreants in Berhampur on October 6. Two bike-borne miscreants allegedly opened fire on Panda while he was returning home on his scooter around 10 pm.

Panda sustained bullet injuries in his chest and was rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in a critical condition. However, he was declared dead on arrival by the do

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