Senior Journalist Jagan Mohan Mohapatra passes away

Senior journalist Jagan Mohan Mohapatra passed away in Berhempur on Thursday. He succumbed to a cardiac arrest at the Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati (MKCG) Medical College and Hospital at around 10 am. He was 57.

As per reports, Mohapatra was admitted to MKCG hospital after he complained of chest pain. However, he passed away while undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Mohapatra, popularly known as ‘Jitu Bhai’ was in journalism profession for the past three decades. He was known for his rich contribution to the field.

Apart from working in various media organisations, he was a lecturer of journalism and mass communication at Berhampur University. He has shaped the career of many budding journalists.

He was jovial a man. His untimely demise has deeply saddened the media fraternity in the State. Prominent personalities from all walks of life paid their last respects to Mohapatra at his residence today.