A woman in Dhenkanal's Bhuban NAC area attempted suicide by pouring kerosene on herself and setting her saree on fire following a dispute with her husband over loan installment payments. The incident occurred on Sunday evening.
Details of the Incident
- Location: Bhuban NAC old police station area, Dhenkanal district.
- Reason: Dispute between husband and wife over payment of loan installments to company A&T.
- Condition: The woman is in critical condition at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.
- Investigation: Bhubaneswar police are investigating the incident.
Background
The woman's husband, Ajay, a truck driver, had taken a loan from a private finance company due to reduced earnings. The couple was under pressure to repay the loan installments. After a fight between the couple over the unpaid installment, the woman attempted self-immolation. Her seven-year-old son alerted neighbors, who extinguished the flames.