Bhubaneswar: The last rites of eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Dr Ashok Mahapatra were performed at Swargadwar crematorium in Puri with full state honours on Wednesday.
As per reports, his daughter Subhashree Mahapatra lit the funeral pyre after the eminent doctor was bid farewell with state honours. The state honours were given in the presence of the Puri District Collector and Superintendent of Police.
A large number of senior dignitaries reached Swargadwar to have a last glimpse of the departed soul and paid their tributes. Everyone paid tearful homage and reminisced about his memories, expressing grief while recalling his immense contribution as a distinguished medical professional.
Notably, his mortal remains had reached Bhubaneswar on Tuesday after a tribute ceremony at AIIMS Delhi. At Bhubaneswar airport, several dignitaries including the Health Minister and Police Commissioner paid their last respects to the veteran doctor.
The mortal remains were later taken to the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University campus, where a large number of people, students and faculty members gathered to pay their final tributes. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari was among those who paid floral tributes to Dr Mahapatra at the university campus. Several other dignitaries also visited the campus to pay their respects.
