Lawyer Dies by Self-Immolation in Bhubaneswar Amid Familial Disputes

Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 — In a deeply disturbing incident, a lawyer identified as Deepak Kumar Sahu allegedly died by suicide after setting himself ablaze on the rooftop of his residence in the Pandara area, under Mancheswar police limits.

According to police sources, Sahu poured petrol over his body and succumbed to severe burns at the scene.

The body was recovered and sent to Capital Hospital for a post-mortem. Preliminary investigations suggest familial disputes may have contributed to the act, although no suicide note was found.

Zone ACP Biswaranjan Senapati visited the site and initiated inquiries. Family members and tenants residing on the lower floors are being questioned to reconstruct the sequence of events.

Authorities are also probing how the incident went unnoticed, raising concerns about community awareness and mental health vigilance.

This tragedy has reignited conversations around rising suicide rates in Odisha’s capital and the urgent need for mental health support systems.