In a heartfelt gesture, a grieving couple from Odisha’s Bhadrak transformed personal tragedy into a mission to save lives. On what would have been their late son’s 27th birthday, the parents of Soumitra Mohanty, who tragically died in a road accident, organised a helmet awareness drive, distributing helmets to two-wheeler riders not wearing one.

Who Was Soumitra Mohanty?

Soumitra, a bright and compassionate medical professional from Bhadrak, had completed his studies in Pondicherry and was serving as a house surgeon. On 5 September 2023, while returning home from duty, his motorcycle collided with a cow.

He was immediately rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him brain dead. Despite receiving intensive care for three days, Soumitra succumbed to his injuries. Reports indicate he wa

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