Berhampur advocate murder case: Chargesheet filed against 16 accused including former MLA

Berhampur police have filed a 1,660-page chargesheet against 16 individuals, including a former MLA and corporator, in connection with the murder of senior advocate Pitabash Panda. The investigation, which recorded 122 statements and verified CCTV footage, points to political, financial, and business enmity as motives for the Oct 6, 2025, killing. Further investigations are ongoing.