A young couple of Issanmundali village under Mulising GP of Soro block in Baleswar district consumed poison after their families did not give approval to their love relationship.
The duo was rushed to the SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack. While the youth Basant Das succumbed, the girl is still battling fo life.
Reports said when their families rejected their relationship, the frustrated girl consumed poison. Getting the news, Basant also consumed poison. Initially, the girl was shifted to the SCB Hospital and subsequently Basant.
After getting information about the development, a pall of gloom has descended in the area.