Berhampur: BJD leader Bikarm Kumar Panda, arrested in the murder of BJP member Pitabash Panda, was admitted to a hospital in Ganjam district Tuesday after he complained of abdominal pain, officials said.
He was admitted to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital, and preliminary investigation revealed he has blood pressure issues, diabetes, gallstones and a fistula, they said.
“He was admitted to the surgery ward and is undergoing treatment,” said Durga Madhab Satapathy, the superintendent of the hospital.
Berhampur Circle Jail’s Superintendent DN Barik said he was rushed to the medical college on the advice of the jail doctor.
Police said they heightened security in the ward where Panda is admitted.
Panda was arrested in the case November 6.
Two armed men had shot dead the BJP leader from close range near his home in Baikuntha Nagar October 6.
Police said they have arrested 16 persons, including some BJD leaders, in connection with the murder.
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