In a shocking incident in Behampur city, Odisha, BJP Leader and senior lawyer pitabas panda was shot dead by unidentified attackers on Monday night. The tragic incident took place right in the front of his house berhampur area, creating panic and tension in the locality. According to reports, around 10 PM, two bike-borne assailants arrived near panda’s residence. As soon as he stepped outside his house, the attackers opened fire on him and quickly fled from the scene and informed the police, who reached the spot immediately. the area has been cordoned off, and an investigation has begun the murder. The incidents has left the Local BJP unit and residents in deep shock, spreading an atmosphere of fear and mourning across berhampur.
Community is in deep grief after the Incident
Local residents immediately rushed the injured pitabas panda to MKCG medical college and hospital in Berhampur for treatment. However, doctors declared him dead upon arrival. The news of his death spread quickly, leaving the community in deep grief and shock. Police have tightened security in the area to prevent any further unrest. Tension and fear have gripped the Brahamangar locality as people demand a swift and fair investigation into the killing. The workers and residents, who are calling for justice for the slain leader.
Pitabas Panda was a respected lawyer and a member of the Odisha state bar council, known for his strong presence in the legal community. A senior advocate by profession, he had earlier been associated with the congress party but later joined the Bhartiya Janata Party BJP and few years ago. Apart from his legal career, Panda was also active in raising his voice against corruption and irregularities during the tenure of previous governments in berhampur city and ganjam district. His fearless stand and commitment to justice earned him respect from colleagues and local alike. His untimely death has left a deep void in both the political and legal circles of Odisha, with many remembering him as the honest, dedicated and outspoken leader who always fought for the truth.
The brutal killing of pitabas panda has sent shockwaves not only through the legal community but also across political circles in Odisha. Lawyers have expressed deep anger and grief over the incident, calling it an attack on justice and democracy, BJP Workers have also staged protests, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible. The tragic incident has united people from different sections of society, all seeking swrift actions and justice for the slain leader.
