Odisha: Centenarian Freedom Fighter Jitendriya Pradhan Passes Away
Bargarh: Odisha’s centenarian freedom fighter Jitendriya Pradhan passed away on Friday. He was 102 years old. Pradhan died at Panimora village under Sohela block in Bargarh district. He had tested positive for COVID-19 at VIMSAR, Burla yesterday. He was also suffering from age-related ailments, according to reports. Pradhan had participated in the Quit India Movement. [...]
Bargarh: Odisha’s centenarian freedom fighter Jitendriya Pradhan passed away on Friday. He was 102 years old.
Pradhan died at Panimora village under Sohela block in Bargarh district.
He had tested positive for COVID-19 at VIMSAR, Burla yesterday. He was also suffering from age-related ailments, according to reports.
Pradhan had participated in the Quit India Movement.
Last year, he was felicitated by the Bargarh Collector on behalf of President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of Kranti Diwas.
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