Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Birendra Kumar Das, additional district magistrate (ADM) of Gajapati district.
Chief Minister in a release said, “Late Das was a dedicated and duty-bound officer who always worked tirelessly for the benefit of the public. He was highly praised for his administrative skills and was an asset to the state. The state has lost a capable and efficient administrator in his passing.”
The Chief Minister also sent his condolence to the bereaved family of Das.
It may be mentioned that Das died after suffering a suspected heart attack. He collapsed while performing at a cultural event hosted by the Gajapati district administration last night. He was rushed to MKCG Medical and College where he died.