Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- A man, who sustained severe burn injuries while allegedly trying to save his daughter from an alleged attack by her husband, died after a week of treatment on Tuesday.

The deceased has been identified as Rajendra Samantaray of Narayanpur village under Baliapal in Odisha's Balasore district.

The incident occurred on February 17 following a reported family dispute. According to allegations, the accused husband arrived at his in-laws' house and attempted to set his wife on fire by pouring an inflammable substance on her. In an effort to protect their daughter, Rajendra Samantaray, his wife, and their son sustained serious burn injuries.

Rajendra was initially admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack ...