In a tweet in Odia, Pradhan said, “I am saddened to hear the news of Odisha Health Minister Nab Das being shot at while attending a programme in Brajrajnagar. I strongly condemn the attack on him. I pray to Lord Jagannath for the speedy recovery of Das.”
Health Minister Naba Das sustained bullet injury on his chest after he was allegedly shot at by Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) Gopal Das from a close range near Gandhi Chhak at Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda district around 12.30 pm.
Following the incident, the Minister was rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital, Jharsuguda. Later, he is airlifted to the State Capital and has been admitted to a private-run hospital. His condition was stated to be critical when the report was filed.
The accused ASI was taken into custody and interrogation was on to ascertain the motive behind the crime, police said.
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