Freedom fighter Golak Kishore Mohanty passed away at his residence here on Tuesday after prolonged illness. He was 92 and is survived by wife and a son.
He had spent several days in jail by participating in the Quit India movement. He had also contributed a lot during his service period in the Water Resources and Energy Departments.
Many journalists, administrative officials, social activists and educationalist visited Mohanty’s house to pay him their last respects. His funeral took place at the Swargadwar at Puri.