Bhubaneswar, July 9 -- In a tragic incident, a woman allegedly attempted self-immolation by pouring petrol over herself at her in-laws' residence in Lochapada village under Nimakhandi police limits in Odisha's Berhampur on Thursday.

The shocking incident has left the woman critically injured, with nearly 70 per cent burn injuries.

According to preliminary information, the woman set herself on fire at her in-laws' house under circumstances that are yet to be ascertained. Family members and locals immediately rushed to her rescue and shifted her to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Considering the severity of her condition, doctors later referred her to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced medical care.

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