News from Jharsuguda

Mineral rich District, Jharsuguda is one of the most industrially developed District of Odisha. Jharsuguda District was established on 1st January, 1994. Earlier it was a part of Sambalpur District. It was created by amalgamation of the erstwhile Jamindars of Rampur, Kolabira, Padampur and Kudabaga. Major portion of the land area covering hilly region has a radish stony soil. The economy of the Jharsuguda District can be judged through its natural resources. The District is rich in minerals like coals, quartzite and fire clay. Several industrial units like Vendanta Alumina, Bhusan Steel and Power, TATA Refractories are operating in the District that contributes to the economic growth of the District. There are also some major forest products like Kendu leaves, wood, rice and leather that also contribute significantly to the economy of Jharsuguda District.

Motive behind Naba Das murder still elusive
One month on, motive behind Naba Das murder still elusive

Making a statement in Odisha Assembly, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the state government has decided to seek the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States of America for behavioural analysis of the main accused Gopal Das.

Murdered Naba Das' business empire under threat!
Murdered Naba Das' business empire under threat!

The assassinated minister used to have a stronghold over the coal and transportation business. His dominance over the ash and mineral transportation and coal business grew soon after 2004 when he entered into active politics.

Constable Saroj Das
Jharsuguda constable who held grudge against double murder convict Anup Sai shunted

Constable Saroj Das, who is working at Kolabira police station in Jharsuguda district, has been transferred to the reserve office of the district police headquarters following his remark against Sai.

Naba Das Murder
Moments before Naba Das murder! New photo showing Gopal & Naba Das in close range surfaces

The picture shows, Gopal at a very close range of Naba Das at Gandhi Chhak in Brajarajnagar on the fateful day of January 29.

Gopal Das Arrives At Choudwar Circle Jail
Naba Das murder accused sought transfer to Choudwar jail: Prisons DG

According to DG Prisons, Manoj Kumar Chhabra, Gopal himself had sought the transfer and made the request before the court.

Ganja Seized
Ganja, bombs recovered from SUV in Odisha; major racket suspected

As per reports, the ganja-laden SUV was detected by a police team during patrolling. Sources said that as the vehicle had a flat-tyre, the occupants of the car were replacing it when the police team reached the spot.

Accused Gopal Das at airport
Naba Das murder: Accused Gopal Das back in Jharsuguda after polygraph, narco tests in Gandhinagar

Das was brought to Raipur from Gandhinagar via air and then he was taken to Jharsuguda via road amid tight security. At present, he is lodged at the Airport police station located at Talapatia, sources informed.

Naba Das Murder
Naba Das murder: Lawlessness in Odisha, CM should take action, says Pradhan

The Union Minister also raised questions over the ongoing Crime Branch investigation into Naba Das murder.

Minister Naba Das' Condolence Meeting
Father earned trust & faith of people: Naba Das’ daughter Dipali

The condolence meeting was held at the Sarabahal school ground to observe deceased Naba Das’ 12th day ritual. Huge number of supporters and political bigwigs including Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the event.

Odisha Police constable recruitment: Orissa High Court orders age relaxation 
No CBI probe in Naba Das murder, Orissa HC says 'too early'

Taking up the petition for hearing, the court today said it will be ‘too early’ to hand over the case to the central probing agency.

Naba Das murder case: Killer cop's nonchalant smile stuns one and all 
Naba Das murder case: Killer cop's nonchalant smile stuns one and all 

 Amid the ongoing probe into the case, Gopal Das was on Wednesday seen laughing nonchalantly at Jharsuguda airport as if nothing has happened. He was seen bursting into laughter while he was waiting for being taken to Gujarat for his narco-analysis test.

Naba Das Murder Accused Recreates Crime Scene
Naba Das Murder: Police recreate crime scene; some questions answered, many unrequited

A CB team along with the local police took Gopal to Gandhi Chhak in Brajarajnagar today where he had shot Health Minister Naba Das from a point-blank range on January 29.

Naba Das Murder Accused Gopal Das
Naba Das murder case accused Gopal Das identifies ‘handwritten letter’

Naba Das murder case accused, Gopal Das identified the paper as his own handwritten one. However, it will be further sent to the handwriting bureau for authentication.

Naba Das murder case: CB likely to take accused Gopal Das to spot for crime recreation 
Naba Das murder case: CB likely to take accused Gopal Das to spot for crime recreation 

The Crime Branch (CB) has taken the accused Das on a four-day remand. The question is what more information the CB wants to extricate from accused Das. 

Justice JP Das
Justice JP Das to monitor Crime Branch inquiry into Naba Das’ murder

The Orissa High Court appointed justice JP Das after Odisha government’s request on January 30 to monitor the inquiry into the high profile murder case.

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