Bhubaneshwar, Oct. 7 -- BJP leader Pitabash Panda was shot dead by miscreants in Berhampur in Odisha's Ganjam district, Superintendent of Police (SP) Berhampur, Saravana Vivek M said.

According to the police, the BJP leader was shot at around 10 pm on Monday. SP Saravana Vivek M added that three teams have been constituted to carry out the investigation.

Pitabash Panda's last rites were held today morning.

Further details in the case are awaited.

Meanwhile, BJD leader Bhrugu Baxipatra condemned the murder and flagged the law and order situation in the State.

Speaking to ANI, Baxipatra said, "It is very unfortunate as to what happened yesterday in Berhampur in the Ganjam District. A very senior leader of the ruling party of the distri...