A woman died after sustaining severe burn injuries while saving her husband, who attempted self-immolation at Sanajaria village in Kendrapada district late on Saturday night.Police identified the deceased as Bandita Mallick while her husband Sailendra was admitted to the SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack in a critical condition.
Reports said a heated altercation ensued between Shailendra Mallik and his wife Bandita as the woman accused him of having an extramarital affair. However, Shailendra lost his cool and set himself on fire after pouring kerosene on him. Bandita tried to save her husband and sustained critical burn injuries in the process. The couple was rescued by neighbours and admitted to the Pattamundai Hospital. As the condition of the couple deteriorated, doctors referred them to the SCB Hospital. But Bandita succumbed on the way and Shailendra is still battling for life.