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Odisha Minister Naba Kishore Das Dies of Bullet Injuries

Odisha Health and Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das died on Sunday after battling bullet injuries for several hours after he was shot in the heart by a police officer, officials said.

A team of doctors from Apollo Hospital operated on him after he was airlifted from Jharsugad to Bhubaneshwar, they said. The minister (60) was shot dead by assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police Gopal Das, who is believed to be suffering from a mental disorder, in Brajrajnagar town around 1 pm.

The hospital said in a statement : At surgery (it) was found that a single bullet had entered and exited the body, injured the heart and left lung and caused massive internal bleeding and injuries. The injuries were repaired and steps were taken to improve the pumping of the heart. He was given emergency care in the ICU. But despite all efforts, he could not be revived and succumbed to his injuries.

PM Narendra Modi showing grief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled Das’ death and prayed for the departed soul and tweeted “Saddened by the unfortunate demise of a Minister in the Government of Odisha, Shri Naba Kishore Das Ji. My condolences to his family at this tragic hour. Om Shanti”.

Patnaik, who was believed to be close to Das, said in a statement that he was shocked and upset “Doctors made all possible efforts to save his life. But unfortunately he could not recover. He has successfully carried out many initiatives in healthcare for the benefit of people”.

As a leader, Naba Kishore Das was instrumental in strengthening the Biju Janata Dal, the CM said, adding that he was a common man and loved and respected by all, cutting across parties and groups of people.

The accused ASI was captured and the crime branch of the Uri police launched an investigation into the killing of Das. In a video the minister was seen bleeding from the chest with people trying to lift the injured minister, who appeared unconscious, and place him on the front seat of the car.

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar, Prateek Singh said a green corridor has been set up in the state capital to transport Das to the hospital from the airport. Tension prevailed in Brajrajnagar following the incident, with supporters of the BJD minister questioning “security lapses”.

Meanwhile, the opposition Congress has demanded Patnaik’s resignation, accusing him of failing to maintain law and order in Odisha.

Naba Kishore Das’s wife showing grief :

Gopal Das’s wife Jayanati told reporters at her residence near Berhampur in Ganjam district that she heard the news of her husband firing at the minister from television channels. Jayanati said Das had been suffering from a mental disorder for the past seven-eight years, was taking medication and appeared quite normal.

She said her husband made a video call with their daughter in the morning. Das had no personal enmity with the minister, Jayanati said, demanding a proper probe into the matter to find out the truth.

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