CM arrives at Jharsuguda, pays tributes to Naba Das at Shraddhanjali Sabha

Jharsuguda: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reached Jharsuguda on Thursday to pay his tributes to late Health Minister Naba Das.

The CM paid a floral tribute to the former health minister on his 12th day (Dwadasah) rituals today. The 5T Secretary VK Pandian accompanied the CM.

Many ministers and several senior BJD leaders are also going to attend a the memorial service. Some BJD leaders of Western Odisha have been given the responsibility of coordinating the programme.

Extensive arrangements have been made by the district administration and Biju Janata Dal for the Chief Minister’s visit. Patnaik reached at Jharsuguda at around 12.00 noon today.

The security force has been increased for the memorial service ceremony of Naba Das said reliable reports on Monday.

As many as 13 platoons of armed police force have been deployed. Since the death of Naba Das, police have been deployed in various sensitive areas of the district and night patrolling has been tightened. The sensitive areas have been kept under CCTV surveillance. Reserve police force have also been kept on high alert, Jharsuguda SP Parmar Smith informed.