A crucial Test Identification (TI) parade was conducted on Saturday inside the Berhampur Circle Jail, marking a significant step forward in the investigation into the murder of lawyer and BJP leader Pitabas Panda, who was shot dead near his home on October 6.

The parade involved eight accused persons, and was carried out with court approval and under the supervision of a judicial magistrate.

Key Evidence Hinges on Eyewitness Identification

Investigators believe the TI parade could become a major breakthrough, as the case heavily depends on whether the eyewitnesses can correctly identify any of the accused. The process required witnesses to pick out the suspects from a line of individuals, ensuring fairness and eliminating bias.

Officials stated that if the witnesses successfully identi

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