Mr Das was shot near Gandhi Chowk near Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda district on Sunday around 1 pm, on his way to attend a programme. The police officer shot two rounds, critically injuring the minister, who was rushed to a hospital. He was later airlifted to Bhubaneswar, witnesses said.

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