Three members of a family consumed poison over a family dispute at Laida village under the Katabaga police station in Sambalpur district on Saturday night. While one person died during treatment, two others are battling for life at hospital.
The deceased was identified as Baidehi (50), wife of Suber Mahandia.
According to reports, Suber, his wife and their son consumed poison over some disturbance in the family two days ago. The trio was rushed to the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla, where the woman died while being treated.
Till last report came in, the health conditions of Suber and his son were still critical.