
Odisha Police have filed a preliminary chargesheet in the murder of BJP leader Pitabasa Panda, naming 16 accused within 90 days of the incident. The charges include murder, criminal conspiracy, and organized crime. The investigation suggests political, financial, and business enmity as motives. Among the accused are former MLA Bikram Kumar Panda and former mayor Siva Shankar Das, who allegedly conspired in the killing. The chargesheet includes statements from 122 witnesses and CCTV footage, with further investigations ongoing for other potential individuals involved.
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