In a significant development in the sensational murder case of senior advocate Pitabas Panda, the Berhampur police have reportedly detained three persons for questioning. Among them is a CISF jawan, raising fresh angles in the ongoing investigation.

While the police have not yet confirmed the exact role of the CISF personnel, sources said the trio is being intensively interrogated to ascertain their involvement in the crime. Officials believe the latest detentions could help unravel the mystery behind the high-profile killing.

On the night of October 6, unidentified assailants shot dead advocate and BJP leader Pitabas Panda at point-blank range near his residence in Berhampur before fleeing the scene.

Police suspect the involvement of criminals from outside the state, though the exact m

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