Bhubaneswar: Former Berhampur MLA Bikram Panda, the prime accused in the high-profile murder case of BJP leader and senior advocate Pitabas Panda, has been discharged from MKCG Medical College and Hospital and shifted back to Berhampur Circle Jail.
Panda, who had been under treatment at the hospital for an extended period due to health complications, was admitted following complaints of severe illness while in judicial custody. He was reportedly receiving treatment amid the ongoing trial related to the sensational killing that occurred in October 2025. He was discharged today and escorted back to jail under heavy security.
Panda was arrested in November 2025 along with several others, including former Berhampur mayor Siba Shankar Das, for allegedly masterminding the murder of Pitabas Panda, who was shot dead near his residence. Police investigations pointed to motives involving political rivalry, personal enmity, and financial disputes.
