# Odisha woman sets herself on fire outside Rourkela boyfriend’s house

2026-08-15T02:36:33+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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A woman in Rourkela, Odisha, allegedly attempted suicide by pouring kerosene and setting herself on fire outside the house of a man she was in love with, following a relationship dispute. The man reportedly admitted her to hospital and then fled. Her family has lodged a police complaint linking the incident to the relationship. Police are investigating the circumstances, including the nature of the dispute and what led to the extreme step. The woman is currently undergoing treatment; her condition is not yet known.

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- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/odisha/odisha-girl-sets-herself-on-fire-outside-boyfriends-house-he-admits-her-to-hospital-flees-12261337>

Tags: Odisha, Odisha Police, Rourkela, suicide attempt
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