Pitabas Panda murder: Family gets 24-hour police protection

The family of noted lawyer and BJP leader Pitabas Panda, who was shot dead recently, sought police protection after receiving death threats in the name of Bikram Panda. Panda’s wife, Suchismita, during a press conference, revealed that her family had received multiple threatening calls threatening them to withdraw a pending legal case.

Following the allegations, the Berhampur Police took swift action and placed the Panda family under 24-hour police protection. Plainclothes officers have been deployed around the Panda residence to ensure round-the-clock surveillance.

Senior police officials have also confirmed that an investigation has been launched to trace the origin of the threatening calls and identify those involved.

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According to reports, the threats were made from unknown phone numbers, with the caller using abusive and vulgar language and directly mentioning the name of Bikram Panda. The caller allegedly warned that the family would be killed if the case was not withdrawn.

In her emotional appeal, Pitabas Panda’s wife expressed that the family was living in fear and pleaded with authorities to ensure their safety.

“They called, taking Bikram Panda’s name, threatening me to withdraw the case. They even threatened to eliminate me. So, there is a threat to my family. I request the police and CM Mohan Majhi to not release the accused on bail until justice is served. I want justice as my husband was killed in an inhumane manner,” claimed Pitabas’ wife, Suchismita Panda.

The incident has sparked concern among the local legal community, with several lawyers demanding a thorough probe and stronger security for Pitabas Panda’s family.