In yet another example of the deteriorating law and order situation in the city, some unidentified miscreants on Thursday opened fire at former Brahmapur Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Siba Sankar Das while he was on his way near the Nilakantha Nagar temple in Gosaninuagaon here.
According to sources, Siba had gone to attend a feast in the temple and while returning some unidentified miscreants intercepted and fired some shots at his vehicle near the temple. However, he escaped unhurt.
Getting information, the police rushed to the spot and have started an investigation. However, Das has not registered any complaint with the police yet.