
According to a report from Dharitri, police in Berhampur have seized a mobile phone belonging to a local doctor as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of lawyer Pitabasa Panda. Authorities allege that the device was used to issue threats to a witness in the case from inside a jail facility.
The investigation led police to identify the phone as belonging to Dr. Sushant Kumar Panigrahi. Following the discovery, law enforcement issued a notice for the doctor to appear at the Gosani Nuagaon police station. Dr. Panigrahi reportedly complied with the summons on Wednesday night.
Police conducted a two-hour interrogation of the doctor regarding the use of his mobile phone in connection with the threats. The investigation into the murder of Pitabasa Panda remains active, with authorities working to determine how the device was utilized to intimidate witnesses involved in the legal proceedings.
The report provides specific details regarding a police investigation into a murder case in Berhampur, including the name of the doctor involved and the police station where the questioning occurred. As a regional news report from a recognized local outlet, it is internally consistent and follows standard reporting practices for ongoing criminal investigations.
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Original report: Dharitri