Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 -- Raghunath Sasmal, a popular 'Dahibara Aloodum' vendor in Odisha's Cuttack city, breathed his last today.

Sasmal (94), who was suffering from age-related complications for last several days, passed away at his residence in the Silver City in the morning.

Many eminent personalities of Cuttack, led by Mayor Subhash Chandra Singh, have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Sasmal, who was popularly known as Raghu Mausa (uncle) among the people.

It is said that Raghunath had played a key role in popularizing Dahibara Aloodum as a street food in Cuttack city. Raghunath had started serving the delicacy to the people when he was only 15.

People from all walks of live used to visit Raghunath's stall at Bidanasi to ha...