Jharsuguda: An Assistant Sub Inspector of Jharsuguda Police fired at Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kisore Das at Gandhi Chowk on Sunday afternoon. ASI Gopal Krushna Das is posted as the in-charge of Gandhi Chowk police outpost, Brajarajnagar SDPO Gupteswar Bhoi said.
“The Health Minister has been shifted to the hospital immediately. We are trying to ascertain the reason behind the firing. Strong action will be initiated against ASI Das,” Bhoi added. The ASI used his service revolver to fire at the Health Minister.