January 29, 2023: The Health Minister of Odisha Naba Das sustained bullet injuries on his chest after being shot by a policeman near Gandhi Square in Brajrajnagar area of Jharsuguda district.
Reportedly, the injured minister was immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition.
According to reports, an assistant sub-inspector opened fire at the minister in the chest after he stepped out of the vehicle. Das was on his way to attend a programme at Gandhi Chowk in Brajarajnagar.
Further details into the matter are awaited.