Bhubaneswar: Senior Journalist Jimuta Mangaraj was killed in a road mishap today evening. The incident occurred at around 8 PM on National Highway-16 at Janla.

While Mangaraj riding a motorcycle was returning to Bhubaneswar from Khordha this evening, he was hit by an unknown vehicle. He fell down from his two-wheeler and died on the spot due to profuse bleeding.

Mangaraj was well-known for his analytical write-ups and columns. He was freelancing for several respected dailies and publications.