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JHARSUGUDA: Odisha well being and household welfare minister Naba Kishore Das was shot at by an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police close to Gandhi Chowk in Jharsuguda district’s Brajrajnagar at about 12:15 pm on Sunday.
He was stepping out of his automobile when bullets hit the left facet of the minister’s chest. He instantly collapsed into the seat of his automobile. A police inspector and a youth who have been standing close to the minister sustained minor accidents.
Sources stated the accused ASI Gopal Das who was posted at Gandhi Chowk police outpost fired not less than 4 rounds at Naba Das when he stepped out of his automobile to attend a celebration perform in Brajarajnagar.
Naba Das was instantly rushed to District Headquarters Hospital in Jharsuguda and was later airlifted to Bhubaneswar for additional therapy. His situation is acknowledged to be important.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned the assault and ordered a Crime Branch inquiry.
A Crime Branch group is predicted to succeed in the crime scene quickly.
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Unconfirmed stories stated that ASI Gopal Das had been posted as the non-public safety officer of the well being minister earlier however was later transferred to Jharsuguda district.
Naba Das was reportedly speculated to attend a celebration programme scheduled close to Gandhi Chowk.
Police sources stated that the well being minister was stepping out of his automobile at Gandhi Chowk when the accused shot him from an in depth vary. Videos of Naba Das being shot and the accused being overpowered have gone viral. The minister is seen bleeding from the chest with folks attempting to carry him, and place him on the entrance seat of a automobile.
Minister Naba Kishore Das admitted in @ApolloHospBBSR. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is current @NewIndianXpress @XpressOdisha pic.twitter.com/CFdG0Dp6Lk
— Asish Mehta (@mehta_asish) January 29, 2023
Brajrajnagar SDPO, Gupteswar Das confirmed that the accused ASI had shot the minister along with his issued weapon. “However, the motive behind the shooting is not clear yet. An investigation has been launched into the incident,” he added.
A totally-equipped ambulance at Biju Patnaik International Airport rushed Naba Das to Apollo Hospitals the place he’ll endure a surgical procedure. Sources added that Dr Pratap Rath will carry out the surgical procedure. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is presently on the hospital.
The minister, a strongman within the mining hub of Jharsuguda, had converted to the BJD from the Congress forward of 2019 elections. He is thought to have enterprise pursuits in coal mining, transportation and hospitality sectors.
ALSO READ | Naba Das owns three weapons, spouse has 65 automobiles value Rs 15 crore
(More particulars are awaited)
JHARSUGUDA: Odisha well being and household welfare minister Naba Kishore Das was shot at by an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police close to Gandhi Chowk in Jharsuguda district’s Brajrajnagar at about 12:15 pm on Sunday.
He was stepping out of his automobile when bullets hit the left facet of the minister’s chest. He instantly collapsed into the seat of his automobile. A police inspector and a youth who have been standing close to the minister sustained minor accidents.
Sources stated the accused ASI Gopal Das who was posted at Gandhi Chowk police outpost fired not less than 4 rounds at Naba Das when he stepped out of his automobile to attend a celebration perform in Brajarajnagar.
Naba Das was instantly rushed to District Headquarters Hospital in Jharsuguda and was later airlifted to Bhubaneswar for additional therapy. His situation is acknowledged to be important.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned the assault and ordered a Crime Branch inquiry.
A Crime Branch group is predicted to succeed in the crime scene quickly.
WATCH:
Unconfirmed stories stated that ASI Gopal Das had been posted as the non-public safety officer of the well being minister earlier however was later transferred to Jharsuguda district.
Naba Das was reportedly speculated to attend a celebration programme scheduled close to Gandhi Chowk.
Police sources stated that the well being minister was stepping out of his automobile at Gandhi Chowk when the accused shot him from an in depth vary. Videos of Naba Das being shot and the accused being overpowered have gone viral. The minister is seen bleeding from the chest with folks attempting to carry him, and place him on the entrance seat of a automobile.
Minister Naba Kishore Das admitted in @ApolloHospBBSR. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is current @NewIndianXpress @XpressOdisha pic.twitter.com/CFdG0Dp6Lk
— Asish Mehta (@mehta_asish) January 29, 2023
Brajrajnagar SDPO, Gupteswar Das confirmed that the accused ASI had shot the minister along with his issued weapon. “However, the motive behind the shooting is not clear yet. An investigation has been launched into the incident,” he added.
A totally-equipped ambulance at Biju Patnaik International Airport rushed Naba Das to Apollo Hospitals the place he’ll endure a surgical procedure. Sources added that Dr Pratap Rath will carry out the surgical procedure. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is presently on the hospital.
The minister, a strongman within the mining hub of Jharsuguda, had converted to the BJD from the Congress forward of 2019 elections. He is thought to have enterprise pursuits in coal mining, transportation and hospitality sectors.
ALSO READ | Naba Das owns three weapons, spouse has 65 automobiles value Rs 15 crore
(More particulars are awaited)