Bhubaneswar: A Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel died of suspected sunstroke in Odisha capital yesterday.

The deceased identified as Purna Chandra Pradhan fell unconscious while discharging his duty at Bhubaneswar Railway Station.

The 44-year-old was rushed to Capital Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

As per sources, Pradhan was posted here as constable.

Notably, mercury across Odisha has increased at several places after a brief spell due to norwester induced rains.

Yesterday, as many as 11 places in the state recorded maximum day temperature above 40 degree Celsius. The regional meteorological department has predicted that the temperature will increase in the next couple of days.