Odisha Well being Minister Naba Kisore Das Shot By Cop, Taken To Hospital

New Delhi:

Odisha Well being Minister Naba Kisore Das was right this moment shot at by an assistant sub-inspector close to Gandhi Chowk close to Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda district on Sunday round 1 pm. He was on his solution to attend a programme when he was shot at, and sustained bullet accidents to his chest. The police officer shot two rounds, critically injuring the minister, who was rushed to a hospital. He was later airlifted to Bhubaneswar, witnesses mentioned.

“Assistant Sub-inspector of Police (ASI) Gopal Das opened hearth on the minister. The minister is injured and rushed to hospital,” Brajrajnagar Sub-Divisional Police Officer Gupteswar Bhoi advised reporters. Gopal Das was caught by locals, and has been taken into custody, the police mentioned

Witnesses declare he was shot at simply as he stepped out of his automobile. The motives behind the assault are nonetheless unclear.

Movies from the spot confirmed Mr Das bleeding from the chest with individuals making an attempt to raise the injured minister, who appeared unconscious, and place him on the entrance seat of a automotive.

At a public grievance workplace opening, Naba Das was the chief visitor. When he arrived, a crowd gathered to welcome him. Out of the blue, a gunshot was heard. We noticed a police personnel operating away after taking pictures from shut vary,” a witness mentioned.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned the assault, and directed the crime department to research it.

“I’m shocked on the unlucky incident of assault. I strongly condemn this and pray for his early restoration. Crime Department is directed to take up investigation. Senior officers of Crime Department are requested to go to the spot,” information company ANI quoted him saying.

Rigidity prevailed within the city after the incident, with supporters of Mr Das questioning “safety lapses”. A few of them claimed {that a} conspiracy was hatched to focus on him.