Sharpshooter, Aide Held in BJP Leader Pitabas Panda’s Murder Case
A big development in the murder of senior lawyer and BJP leader Pitaba Panda, Berhampur Police Two suspects were arrested from Bihar on Wednesday; sharp-shooter He is thought to have committed the murder.
The arrests were made as a result of an extensive investigation multi-state studyIt marks the first major breakthrough in the high-profile case that sent shockwaves south Odisha earlier this month.
According to police sources special team He was following clues from Berhampur. Bihar, Delhi and Kolkata over the past week. After days of coordinated surveillance, officers Raided a hideout in Bihar and arrested the duo.
Preliminary findings indicate that one of the defendants made the fatal shot He killed the panda and the other Discovery of the victim’s home and movements days before the attack. Both were brought to Berhampur late on Wednesday for questioning.
A senior police officer said after the arrests:continuous intelligence inputs” collected by Odisha Police teams deployed outside the state. ” The network behind the murder appears to be widening Beyond Odisha’s borders“said the officer.
The breakthrough is coming Ten days after Panda was shot near him Kamapalli residence in Berhampur. While the attackers fled immediately after the attack, investigators had difficulty finding initial clues.
Meanwhile the police questioning a close colleague Panda and a local businessman They were people who were in frequent contact with him. This is the fifth round of interrogation for both, and investigators think it may continue. important information About the reason behind the attack and possible financiers.
on the night 6 OctoberPanda shot at close range with attackers on motorcycles. The 60-year-old lawyer was taken to a nearby hospital but could not be saved. pronounced dead on arrival.
Murder flared up widespread anger in the legal and political circles of Odisha. He is known for his decades-long legal career and active role in the legal field. Organizational affairs of BJP in south OdishaPanda was widely respected in both courtrooms and political corridors.
Family members said he had no known personal hostilityadding to the mystery surrounding the cause.
Police with latest arrests uncover the larger conspiracy Behind the killing of the veteran lawyer-politician.
