Enough is Eenough:-Former MLA Bikram Panda Sent to jail from Hospital
Bikram Panda was shifted back to jail after discharge from MKCG Medical College and Hospital amid controversy over his health condition (!)
Manoj Kanta Dash
Editor,Odishabarta.
Berhampur:,(16/-2/26):Former Odisha MLA Bikram Panda, the prime accused in the sensational Pitabas Panda murder case, has once again found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy — this time over food served to him at MKCG Medical College and Hospital.
Re admitted to the hospital while suffering from severe intestinal pain and piles, Bikram Panda’s health condition has triggered sharp allegations from his defence counsel, Advocate Dipak Patnaik, who has accused authorities of providing “spice-laden jail food” to the ailing accused even during his hospitalisation.
According to Advocate Patnaik, to the press the food supplied to Panda in the hospital is reportedly sourced from jail authorities and allegedly contains spices that may aggravate his medical condition.
“A piles patient must be provided with proper medical care and a regulated diet,” Dipak said after meeting his client at hospital visiting hours.
He further maintained that the food should strictly comply with the jail diet manual and, more importantly, with the dietary advice prescribed by attending doctors.
Bikram Panda, as per his counsel, has complained of severe intestinal pain,which is beyond control raising concerns that inappropriate food could further deteriorate his condition.
In a significant legal move, the defence has also invoked guidelines of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), stating that at least one family member should be permitted to accompany an under trial during hospitalisation. Law speaking.
The advocate Patnaik informed that a modified petition has been filed before the court seeking permission for a family member to stay with Bikram Panda at MKCG Medical College and Hospital.
As the legal battle intensifies, the case now stands at a curious crossroads — where questions of medical care, human rights intersect in a courtroom drama that continues to grip.
Notably, on17th feb,2026: Former Berhampur MLA and main accused in the Pitabas murder case, Bikram Panda, was admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital on Sunday after his health condition deteriorated while lodged at Berhampur Jail.
Bikram complained of severe chest and abdominal pain, prompting jail authorities to rush him to the MKCG medical for immediate medical attention.
Panda is suffering from high blood pressure, piles, and gall bladder stone–related complications.
He was initially admitted to the Medicine ward for preliminary examination and stabilisation.
Following further medical evaluation, he was later shifted to the Surgery wing of the hospital’s OPD for specialised care and observation.
Hospital sources said a team of doctors is closely monitoring his condition and further treatment will be decided based on diagnostic reports. Security has been tightened at the hospital in view of his status as an under trial prisoner.
Speaking to waiting media persons while being escorted under strict police cordon and security, Panda said he had complete faith in the judiciary and was confident that the truth would prevail, leading to his release as not guilty. He further expressed unwavering faith in Lord Jagannath.
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