Odisha youth dies in Bengaluru; body stuck for five days

Yet another heart-wrenching story of an Odia migrant came to the fore on Sunday. A youth from Narayanpatana in Koraput allegedly died in Bengaluru five days ago, but his family members have been waiting for the body for the last rites. The body has allegedly been stuck there.

As per reports, the deceased was identified as Rajib Sunamudi of Barigaon. He migrated to Bengaluru six months ago. He was working in a private company. However, it was alleged that he died after he was hit by a Hyva vehicle. 

Five days have passed since his death, but the body has not been sent to his native place. On the other hand, the bereaved family is too poor and pleaded their helplessness to arrange the transportation of the body from Bengaluru.

The deceased’s family pleaded before the media that either the district administration or some NGOs should come to their help.

Mohan Sunamudi, the father of the deceased said, ”My son had gone to Bengaluru. But we were informed that he died in an accident involving the Hyva of the company owner. The company has been telling us to send the body today or tomorrow after the post-mortem.”

Mangalmani Turuk, maternal uncle of the deceased, said, “My nephew was working in Bengaluru for a living. About four days ago, he died in an accident. As his parents are very poor, they are unable to afford travel and transportation costs. We do not know where his workplace is.”