Puri, June 9: A pall of gloom descended over the Rath Khala in Puri after a Bhoi sevaka (servitor) of ‘Taladwaja’ chariot died following a suspected heart attack. The deceased has been identified as Dhoba Bhoi, who was involved in the construction of the ‘Taladhwaja’ chariot of Lord Balabhadra.

According to reports, Dhoba Bhoi complained of chest pain on Tuesday morning. He was initially taken for treatment in Puri and later shifted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar as his condition deteriorated. However, doctors declared him dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Following the tragic incident, the Puri District Collector visited the Rath Khala and reviewed the situation. Expressing deep sorrow over the death of the servitor, the Collector assured that all necessary assistance would be provided to the bereaved family by the district administration.