Bhubaneswar: A bureaucrat in Odisha succumbed to the wily Covid-19 today while undergoing treatment. As per reports, Simulia BDO Narahari Behera died due to the viral infection during his treatment at the SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar.

Family members of the BDO said he was undergoing treatment at the SUM hospital for past few days after being tested positive for the virus.

Behera also worked as the BDO of Dhamnagar block. He was well known for his literary skills as well.