Odisha Women Protest Land Dispute with Self-Harm Attempt Near Chief Minister's Residence
Two women in Odisha attempted self-harm by consuming poison near the residence of the state's Chief Minister. This drastic action was part of a protest over a long-standing land dispute in Khurda district. The incident occurred at a designated protest area in Lower PMG, Bhubaneswar, as confirmed by DCP Jagmohan Meena. The women had been demonstrating to urge authorities to address their grievances concerning a land issue in Banpur, Khurda. Despite police intervention, the women consumed poison in a nearby public facility before they could be relocated to Banpur. They were quickly transported to Capital Hospital for medical treatment and are now reported to be in stable condition.