Ganjam BJD woman leader Meenakshi Mishra, who had attempted self-immolation on February 12, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.
She had been admitted to the hospital with 95-per cent burn injuries.
“Meenakshi had set herself on fire to seek justice for her son. She was undergoing treatment at the SUM Hospital. The doctors tried to save her life but failed. She breathed her last at 9.55 am,” the deceased’s sister told mediapersons.
On the fateful day, Meenakshi had attempted self-immolation by pouring kerosene on her body in front of the Brahmapur SP Office. She was rescued in critical condition and rushed to the MKCG Medical College Hospital. Later, she was shifted to a private hospital as her condition deteriorated.
According to reports, Meenakshi’s son Raja was arrested for his alleged involvement in an altercation over parking issue on January 28 in Brahmapur. Protesting his arrest, she attempted self-immolation in front of the SP office.
She alleged that her son was brutally assaulted up by goons with cricket bat in broad daylight. The CCTV footage showed that her son was the victim in the incident, but police arrested her son.