In a major development in the murder case of senior lawyer Pitabas Panda, the Berhampur police seized a suspicious XUV believed to be linked to the crime, on Friday.

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Investigators also confiscated another vehicle as part of their widening probe into the high-profile killing.

The XUV and a second vehicle were among several cars initially flagged by the police based on CCTV footage and surveillance. Preliminary findings suggest that the XUV might have been near the crime scene on the night of the murder — possibly used by contract killers involved in the attack.

Three suspected persons, including a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan, have been detained for interrogation. Investigato

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