Tragic News / Migrant Worker From Ganjam Dies on Train While Returning From Surat; Body Recovered at Kantabanji

Kantabanji, Oct 18: A migrant worker from Odisha died while travelling by train from Surat to his native village in Ganjam district after his health deteriorated during the journey, a source said on Sunday.

The deceased, Gobinda Chandra Swain, was a resident of Kirtipur village under Hinjilicut police station limits in Ganjam district. He had been working at a textile mill in Surat for around 10 years.

Swain had been unwell for the past few days but continued working. As his condition worsened, he consulted a doctor and boarded a train to return home, accompanied by an associate.

While travelling towards Brahmapur from Surat, his condition deteriorated near Kantabanji railway station at around 3 am on Sunday. A doctor examined him at the station and declared him dead.

On receiving information, Kantabanji Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination.

Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bag visited the hospital after learning about the incident and offered condolences to the bereaved family. He also spoke to the collectors of Balangir and Ganjam districts to arrange for the transportation of Swain’s body to his native village.


Speaking about the incident, Bag said, “Gobinda was working in Surat. He fell sick there. He was returning by train to his native place in Hinjilicut, Ganjam, with one of his associates. However, his health condition deteriorated further during the journey. When the train reached Kantabanji, he was examined at the railway station and declared dead by doctors.

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“His post-mortem examination is being conducted at Kantabanji Hospital. I have spoken with the Balangir Collector to ensure that proper arrangements are made to transport his body to Hinjilicut. It is a very tragic incident. My condolences are with the bereaved family.”