Bhubaneswar: Journalist Jimuta Mangaraj died in a road mishap at Janla under Jatni police limits Sunday, an official said.
According to sources, the mishap took place in the evening when Mangaraj was returning from Khurda on a two-wheeler.
“A speeding truck hit Mangaraj’s scooter from the rear side at Janla following which he fell off the vehicle and sustained head injuries. Although a profusely bleeding Mangaraj was rushed to the City AIIMS, doctors declared him brought dead,” said a source familiar with the development.
People from various walks of life, including BJD MP Sujeet Kumar and BJP MLA Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra, condoled Mangaraj’s untimely demise.
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