Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Friday directed Berhampur Superintendent of Police (SP) Saravana Vivek M to appear before it in person and explain about the statement made by him regarding lawyer Pitabas Panda murder case.

The HC directed the police officer to appear personally before it on November 11 at 10.30 am in connection with the statement he made regarding a pending election petition. ADVERTISEMENT

The development comes after the remarks of the SP triggered an outrage, as the case relating to the election petition is still under judicial consideration.

The HC noted that the SP, in his written explanation submitted to the Registrar General in compliance with its October 31 order, had reportedly acknowledged having spoken to the media about the ongoing case.

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