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.

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.

Eyewitness Subhendu Pattanayak
Eyewitness' account of Naba Das murder; as it happened 

Subhendu Pattanayak, an eyewitness to the gruesome killing of the Minister, said, “Accused ASI Gopal Das was earlier posted at Belpahar police station. I have known him since then. On that day, he was at the spot in uniform. We had a formal chit-chat for around 15 minutes.”

Jharsuguda SP Rahul Jain and Brajarajnagar SDPO Gupteswar Bhoi.
Jharsuguda SP, Brajarajnagar SDPO transferred following Naba Das' murder

Jharsuguda SP Rahul Jain has been transferred and attached to the State Police Headquarters, Cuttack. In his place, Bargarh SP Parmar Smit Parshottamdas has been appointed as the SP of Jharsuguda. 

Naba Das died on spot, Odisha govt enacted drama of his treatment: LoP Jayanarayan Mishra
Minister Naba Das died on spot, Odisha govt enacted drama of his treatment: LoP

BJP MLA and leader of opposition (LoP) Jayanarayan Mishra alleged that Naba Das had died on the spot after being shot in the chest by an Assistant Sub-Inspector, and the State government enacted a drama of his treatment.

Accused Gopal Das has confessed to killing Health Minister Naba Das: Crime Branch ADG Arun Bothra 
Accused Gopal Das has confessed to killing Health Minister Naba Das: Crime Branch ADG Arun Bothra 

While replying to the reporters in Jharsuguda, Crime Branch ADG Arun Bothra Bothra said, “The crime branch is investigating the case. The accused has been arrested. We will seek his remand."

Naba Das' Funeral
Mortal remains of Naba Das consigned to flames with full State honours

Naba Das' body was taken to Manmohan school field in Jharsuguda in a procession and finally to Kherual where he was consigned to flames with full State honours.

Odisha to observe 3-day state mourning for Naba Das, last rites in Jharsuguda today
Odisha to observe 3-day state mourning for Naba Das, last rites in Jharsuguda today

Three-day state mourning will be observed from January 29 to January 31 in honour of Das and there will be no official entertainment during this period throughout the state.

Even politicians not safe in Odisha: Here's timeline of attacks on political leaders
Even politicians not safe in Odisha: Here's timeline of attacks on political leaders

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) senior leader and former MLA of Puri, Maheswar Mohanty was attacked in his home town, Puri on February 22, 2014. 

Who is accused Gopal Das, the ASI who shot Odisha Health Minister Naba Das 
Who is accused Gopal Das, the ASI who shot Odisha Health Minister Naba Das 

The accused police officer has been identified as Gopalkrushna Das. Das started his career as a constable in Berhampur.

Firing on Naba Das
Police ASI involved in firing on Odisha health minister Naba Das: SDPO

The Assistant Sub-Inspector, identified as Gopal Das, was posted at Gandhi chhak. "Assistant Sub-Inspector Gopal Das fired at Minister Naba Das from his revolver,” informed Bhoi.

Health Minister Naba Das
Odisha Health Minister Naba Das injured in firing; CM Naveen orders Crime Branch probe

Sources said that unidentified miscreants opened fire at Naba Das after he stepped out of his vehicle.  The exact reason behind the firing is still unclear.

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