Berhampur: The murder of senior lawyer Pitabas Panda has been traced to a web of political rivalry, personal enmity, and a meticulously executed conspiracy involving multiple layers of planning and several accused from within and outside Odisha, according to Berhampur Police .

The shooting

On the night of October 6, 2025, around 10 pm, lawyer Pitabas Panda was returning home when he was shot by two unidentified assailants near his residence. He was rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Baidyanathpur Police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Arms Act and launched an intensive probe. Six special teams were formed to track down the culprits.

The first plan: contract killers from Bihar

Investigation

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