Gopal Das Confessed To Killing Naba Das: Arun Bothra

Jharsuguda: Crime Branch ADG, Arun Bothra, who is investigating the case of Health Minister Naba Das’s assassination on Monday said that accused Gopalkrushna Das has confessed to having killed the lawmaker.

Speaking to the media in Jharsuguda, Bothra said, “The Crime Branch is investigating the case. The accused has been arrested. We will seek his remand. We will request the court for the same. His interrogation will shed light on how the incident took place.”

“It is a clear-cut case. He has admitted to having committed the crime. We will try our level best to investigate the case properly and scientifically,” he added.

“We will collect maximum evidence and take statements of all the eyewitnesses present at the spot. Our entire effort will be to ensure punishment to the man who has committed the crime,” he further added.

Reportedly, Gopal was deployed for Traffic Clearance Duty for the minister’s programme on the fateful day. He opened fire from his Service Pistol from a very close range aiming at the minister with a clear intention to kill him.