Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- Even after three days of the shocking daylight murder of senior advocate and BJP leader Pitabas Panda in Berhampur, the Odisha Police are yet to make any arrests.

Despite intensive questioning of at least 30 individuals and multiple leads, the investigation remains wide open, with officials confirming that the case is being treated as a pre-planned assassination rather than a random act of violence.

On Monday, Pitabas Panda was shot dead near his residence in Baikuntha Nagar under Baidyanathpur police limits.

Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M confirmed to OTV that two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at close range, striking Panda in the chest before fleeing the scene.

He also added that six dedic...