Odisha health minister Naba Kishore Das sustained injuries after being shot at by an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) near Gandhi Chhak at Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda district. The incident occurred when Das was on his way to attend a program.
ASI Gopal Das opened fire at Naba Das after he stepped out of his vehicle. The exact reason behind the firing is still unclear.
ASI Gopal Das was posted at Gandhi Chhak at Brajarajnagar.
Following the incident, Naba Das was rushed to the hospital. Tension prevailed at the spot after BJD activists staged a dharna following the firing incident.
It is suspected that the firing was ‘pre-planned’ as the minister was allegedly shot at from a close range.
The incident has raised serious questions on the security measures as a police escort was also provided to Naba Das who was scheduled to attend a mega programme.
