More than 70 individuals have been interrogated in connection with the murder of well-known lawyer and BJP leader Pitabas Panda in Berhampur, but the police have yet to identify the shooter or uncover the motive behind the killing.

Even seven days after Panda was shot at point-blank range, the police have not been able to make any breakthrough in the case. Despite round-the-clock investigations, no arrests have been made so far.

Sources indicate that during the inquiry, a Corporator and a jawan were questioned on suspicion but later released. The investigation has traced several long-time criminals from Khallikote, Kabisuryanagar, and Aska areas. Some habitual offenders are being scanned to find potential links to the murder.

CCTV footage from the day of the incident is also being exami

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