BJD LEADER MEENAKSHI MISHRA NO MORE DUE TO BURN INJURIES

II ODISHABARTA II

Berhampur:BJD leader of Berhampur Ms.Meenakshi Mishra, who had grievances over police action against her son, sustained about 60 per cent burns and was rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital. Since there is no burn unit in the medical college, she was later shifted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. She was later admitted to a SOM hospital as her health condition deteriorated. Unfortunately after all effort by the Doctors team she died this morning at 9.55 AM.

Few days ago , a group clash had ensued in front of the House of the BJD leader following the incident, police had arrested five youths, including her son Raja.

Protesting against the arrest of her son, Minakhi had come to meet the SP at his office. Since SP was not in the office, she met the additional SP.

Later, she set herself on fire by pouring kerosene on her body. The policemen present at the spot rushed instantly to her rescue and put out the flames. However by then, she had sustained major burns.