Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Slain BJP Leader's Wife Pleads Against Bail for Accused
A sad lady named Susmita is very worried because her husband, Pitabas, was killed.
She asked the police to make sure the people accused of hurting her husband don't get out of jail.
This is because she and her son have been getting scary phone calls telling them to stop talking about the case.
The callers even said they might get hurt like Pitabas.
Susmita is asking the police and the Chief Minister for help and safety.
She is surprised because one of the accused used to visit their house and even hugged her son to promise justice after the bad event.
Now, the police are investigating the phone calls and looking into the case.
Widow of slain BJP leader Pitabas Panda, Susmita Panda, urges police to deny bail to murder case accused.
Susmita Panda and her son have allegedly received threatening phone calls to withdraw the case.
The family has lodged an FIR and is seeking protection from the authorities.
The main accused, Bikram Panda, reportedly had a past relationship with the victim and expressed condolences before his arrest.
Police are investigating the origin of the threatening phone calls, with preliminary identification suggesting specific names.
- Who
- Susmita Panda, wife of slain BJP leader Pitabas Panda, and her family
- What
- Appealing to police to deny bail to the alleged conspirators and accused in her husband's murder, and seeking protection
- When
- Following the murder of Pitabas Panda and subsequent threats
- Where
- Berhampur, Odisha
- Why
- Fear for family's safety and desire for justice; alleged threats to withdraw the case
- Victim
- Pitabas Panda, BJP leader and advocate
- Accused's Connection
- Bikram Panda, allegedly involved in conspiracy
- Threats Received
- Son received threatening calls on Oct 27-28
- FIR Filed
- November 3 at BN Pur police station
- Location
- Berhampur, Odisha