Bhubaneswar, April 24 -- Khordha: A migrant worker from Surat in Gujarat died on board Puri-Okha Express train while he was on his way to his native place in Odisha.

The deceased, identified as Bhagairathi Gouda of Mirigilendi village under Beguniapada block in Ganjam district, had boarded the Puri-Okha Express two days ago following Covid-19 restrictions in Gujarat. He was accompanied by his wife and son to home.

Gouda reportedly died inside the moving train near Visakhapatnam following breathlessness. He had recently recovered from fever and cough after treatment in Surat, his son said.

"My father had no other disease but was down with fever and cough related ailment some days ago. I had consulted the doctor and made various health c...