Bhubaneswar, Nov. 5 -- Berhampur police conducted a crime scene reconstruction on Wednesday in the high-profile murder case of senior lawyer and BJP leader Pitabas Panda. The exercise took place at the crime spot in Baikuntha Nagar locality of the city in Ganjam district.

Key accused Kurupati Bhuyan and Uma Bisoyi were brought to the site along with other suspects. A total of six individuals have been taken on remand by the police in connection with the case.

Pitabas Panda was shot dead with a point-blank gunshot on October 6. So far, a total of 16 people, including former MLA and BJD leader Bikram Panda, have been arrested.

Authorities say that several influential individuals are linked to the case, prompting the police to carry out a...