The investigation into the murder of BJP leader and lawyer Pitabash Panda in Odisha’s Berhampur is close to being completed, with more than 100 people questioned over the matter, police said Tuesday.

They also said that some people had been detained, including some from outside Odisha, and added that further details would be made public in the next couple of days. However, no arrests have been made yet.

According to police, a “business rivalry” is suspected to be behind the murder, and officers said they have gathered physical and scientific evidence related to the crime.

“There has been significant development in the investigation into the murder case. We are at the last stage of the probe. The details will be revealed in a day or two,” said Niti Shekhar, Inspector General, Southern Ra

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