New Delhi/IBNS: Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das was on Sunday shot at by some unidentified miscreant near Gandhi Chowk at Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda district on Sunday.

The attack took place when he was on his way to attend a programme.

Das sustained bullet injuries to his chest and has been admitted to a hospital.

According to the witness, he was shot just as he stepped out of his vehicle.

The motives behind the attack are still unclear.