BJD MLA shot dead by suspected Maoists in Orissa

Nabrangpur (Orissa), Sep 24 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jagabandhu Majhi and his personal security officer were on Saturday shot dead by suspected Maoists at a public meeting in Orissa's Nawarangpur District.

Majhi, 39, who represented Umerkote assembly constituency, had gone to Gona village to distribute land pattas when the incident took place.

The bodies of Majhi and his PSO, P K Patro have been taken to the Raighar Police Station.

Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has ordered a inquiry into the killing of the MLA. (ANI)