Berhampur: Sudarshan, an aide of accused former MLA Bikram Panda , who had surrendered before Odisha Police in connection with the sensational murder of lawyer and BJP leader Pitabas Panda , has been released from police custody.

According to sources, Sudarshan surrendered at Baidyanathpur Police Station and was freed late Thursday night after cooperating with the investigation. He was reportedly questioned about the financial transactions of Bikram Panda, who is currently one of the prime accused in the case.

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