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Couple attempts self-immolation outside Odisha Assembly

High drama unfolded outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly (OLA) after a couple from Nayagarh district allegedly attempted self-immolation on Tuesday

Photo Courtesy: IANS
Photo Courtesy: IANS 

High drama unfolded outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly (OLA) after a couple from Nayagarh district allegedly attempted self-immolation on Tuesday.

They maintained that they have been denied justice in the alleged abduction and murder case of their five-year-old daughter.

When the couple tried to immolate itself by pouring kerosene, security personnel deployed outside the Assembly rushed and prevented them from lighting the matchstick.

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The couple has been identified as Ashok Sahu and Soudamini Sahu of Jadupur village in Nayagarh district.

After seizing the kerosene bottle and a matchbox from their possession, the police took them into custody.

The couple alleged that police have not taken any action in connection with the kidnap and murder of their five-year-old daughter in July this year.

Her body was found in the backyard with eyes gouged out and kidneys removed, they said.

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Soudamini alleged Agriculture Minister Arun Sahoo is shielding the accused in the incident.

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"Our daughter was brutally murdered. Babuli Nayak along with his accomplices killed her. Even as months have passed, the accused are moving scot-free. Minister Arun Sahoo is sheltering the criminals," said the mother.

She said the main accused was a key aide of the Minister from Nayagarh district.

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