Three women staged a demonstration near the residence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday, during which two of them reportedly attempted suicide by consuming poison, citing a prolonged “delay” in settling a land dispute in Khurda district, according to police.
Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena stated that the incident took place close to the designated protest area located at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar.
“Three women were holding a protest at the designated site, demanding a resolution of a land dispute at Banpur in Khurda. Police personnel from Banupur were called to the protest site to take them to their area and resolve the issue. Before leaving for Banpur, two of the three women went to a public toilet, and allegedly consumed poison there,” the DCP said.
The official further informed that the two women were immediately rushed to Capital Hospital for emergency medical attention.
“They underwent a potash water treatment and were made to vomit. A preliminary report suggests that they are now out of danger,” the DCP said.
