Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Domestic Help Dies in Odisha Minister's Residence
A man named Shankarshan Nag, who was working as a domestic helper at the house of an Odisha minister, sadly passed away.
He was found unconscious in his room and taken to the hospital, but doctors said he had already died.
The police think he might have died because of electricity, but they are still checking to be sure.
Some people are saying there might be more to the story and want a special investigation to find out what really happened.
Shankarshan Nag, 46, died at the residence of Odisha minister Krushna Chandra Patra in Bhubaneswar.
He was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Initial reports suggest accidental electrocution as the cause of death.
Police have registered an unnatural death case and are investigating the incident.
The Opposition BJD has demanded an independent probe into the 'mysterious' death.
- Who
- Shankarshan Nag, a 46-year-old domestic help
- What
- Died due to alleged electrocution
- When
- January 30
- Where
- At the official residence of Odisha minister Krushna Chandra Patra in Bhubaneswar
- Why
- Cause of death is under investigation, with initial reports suggesting accidental electrocution
- Victim's Name
- Shankarshan Nag
- Victim's Age
- 46
- Victim's Hometown
- Belpahar, Balangir district
- Location of Incident
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Date of Incident
- January 30
- Minister Involved
- Krushna Chandra Patra
- Cause of Death
- Alleged electrocution
- Investigation Status
- In progress