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Five Sentenced to Life for Murdering Odisha RTI Activist

A court in Ganjam district has sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of Right to Information (RTI) activist Abhimanyu Panda in Kandhamal district’s Baliguda town five years ago.

District and Sessions Court Judge Rupashree Choudhury delivered the verdict on Monday after scrutinizing evidence and testimonies from 22 witnesses.

Panda, 46, was attacked and killed on December 10, 2019, in Baliguda. Known for his active engagement in exposing irregularities through the RTI Act, his death sparked widespread outrage.

The prosecution’s case was bolstered by strong evidence linking the convicts to the crime, ensuring justice for Panda’s family and emphasizing accountability for violence against activists.

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