Health Minister Naba Das shot in Jharsuguda district of Odisha: LIVE UPDATES
The bullet hit Naba Das on his chest. He had gone to participate in a program in Brajrajnagar. The incident took place in Gandhi square.
Jharsuguda: Health Minister Naba Das shot in Jharsuguda district of Odisha.
The bullet hit Naba Das on his chest. He had gone to participate in a program in Brajrajnagar. The incident took place in Gandhi square.
The Health minister has been rushed to the Hospital in a critical condition. Five rounds of bullet have been fired at the Minister.
Further details awaited.
UPDATE:
According to reports, police ASI Gopal Das has shot the Health Minister Naba Das said the SDPO of Brajrajnagar. The accused has been detained. Strong action will be taken against the ASI following an investigation.
UPDATE:
According to latest reports, the Minister shall be air lifted and brought to Bhubaneswar for further treatment. His condition is said to be critical.
UPDATE:
According to latest reports, the Minister has been air lifted and brought to Bhubaneswar Apollo Hospital for further treatment.
The Chief Minster of Odisha Naveen Patnaik has arrived at Apollo Hospital in Bhubaneswar to enquire about the health condition of Naba Das, who according to reports is in a critical condition.
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The Crime branch team left by helicopter to Jharsuguda to investigate the shootout of minister Naba Das. They left from the Bhubaneswar airport.
The Additional DGP, CID-Crime & Transport Commissioner Arun Bothra, Odisha has personally gone to investigate on the spot.
Ms Kalinga