In a key development in the murder case of senior advocate and BJP leader Pitabas Panda, Berhampur Police on Wednesday took six accused, including notorious sharpshooter Kurupati Bhuyan and co-conspirator Uma Bisoi, on police remand for further interrogation.

Sources reported that the local court granted police permission to take six prime accused out of the 16 detainees on remand. The development follows the arrest of Bhuyan, who was the last accused absconding.

Key Accused Under Custody

Reports added that police have so far arrested 16 people in connection with the case, including former BJD MLA Bikram Panda, who was taken into custody earlier for his alleged role in financing and facilitating the crime.

The arrest of Kurupati Bhuyan, a known contract killer, is being viewed as a maj

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