Naba Das murder case: Crime Branch intensifies probe; Gopal Das to face fresh interrogation

The Crime Branch has further intensified its investigation into the high-profile murder case of former Odisha Minister Naba Das. The focus is now on the prime accused, former police ASI Gopal Das, who allegedly fired at Naba Das leading to his death. The accused Gopal Das might be subjected to another round of questioning by the new investigating team of the Crime branch. 

Naba Das was shot dead in broad daylight and the prime accused Gopal Das in the murder case is currently lodged in Choudwar Jail in Cuttack.

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Why Fresh Interrogation Is Necessary?

During the tenure of the previous government, the former investigation team had interrogated Gopal Das. He was also taken to Gujarat for a polygraph test by the Crime Branch. However, the findings of that test and Gopal’s statements were never made public.

Now, with a new investigation team in place, the Crime Branch has expanded the scope of its probe. The agency is leaving no stone unturned, re-examining all possible angles and preparing to interrogate Gopal Das once again. After conducting investigations for five days, the Crime Branch team has left Jharsuguda. During this period, they questioned Naba Das's family multiple times. 

Additionally, they interrogated the doctor who treated Naba Das after he was shot, officials from Jharsuguda airport, the pilot of the aircraft that transported him, and almost everyone associated with the case. The investigative agency is determined to uncover the complete truth behind the shocking murder.