Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Family of Slain BJP Leader Pitabas Panda Receives Threat Calls
A sad thing happened a few weeks ago when a politician named Pitabas Panda was killed.
Now, his family is scared because they are getting phone calls from people telling them to stop investigating his death.
The callers even reminded them how he was killed, which is very frightening.
Pitabas's son received these calls, and his brother told the police about it.
The police say they are watching over the family and trying to find out who is making these scary calls.
They have already arrested many people for the murder, but they don't know who is behind these new threats yet.
The family of deceased BJP leader Pitabas Panda is receiving threat calls from unidentified persons.
Callers are warning the family to withdraw the murder case and referencing Pitabas Panda's killing.
Pitabas Panda's son has reportedly received these menacing calls.
The family has informed the police, who have registered an FIR and assured security measures.
While 16 people have been arrested in the murder case, the source of the threat calls remains unknown.
- Who
- The family of the deceased BJP leader and advocate Pitabas Panda, and the police
- What
- The family of Pitabas Panda has reported receiving threatening phone calls from unidentified individuals warning them to withdraw the murder case.
- When
- Weeks after the murder of Pitabas Panda on October 6
- Where
- Baikuntha Nagar, Berhampur, Southern Odisha
- Why
- The calls appear to be an attempt to intimidate the family into dropping the murder investigation.
Family of Pitabas Panda
Police
Security Concerns
Family of Pitabas Panda
The family is living in constant fear due to threat calls and appeals for immediate protection.
Police
The police assure that necessary security measures are being taken and regular patrolling is in place.
- Victim
- Pitabas Panda (BJP leader and advocate)
- Date of Murder
- October 6
- Location
- Berhampur, Southern Odisha
- Threats Received By
- Pitabas Panda's son and family
- Nature of Threats
- Calls warning to withdraw the murder case, referencing his father's killing.
- Police Action
- FIR registered, investigating origin of calls, increasing patrolling, in regular touch with family.
- Arrested in Murder Case
- 16 accused