Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Son sets mother ablaze in Bhadrak
A man named Debashish Nayak got very angry with his mother because she wouldn't give him money to buy alcohol.
He hurt her and then set her on fire.
Neighbors tried to help, but Debashish ran away.
His mother was taken to the hospital, but she was very hurt.
People who know them say Debashish and his mother often argued, but no one thought he would do something this bad.
Debashish Nayak (45) allegedly assaulted and set his mother Jyotsnarani Nayak (65) on fire in Bhadrak district.
The incident occurred after Jyotsnarani refused to give Debashish money to buy liquor.
Debashish fled the scene but was later detained by the police.
Jyotsnarani was initially taken to Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital and later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack due to worsening condition.
Neighbors reported that arguments between Debashish and his mother were common, but no one anticipated such a violent outcome.
- Who
- Debashish Nayak (45) and his mother Jyotsnarani Nayak (65)
- What
- Son allegedly assaulted and set his mother on fire
- When
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Galaganda village, Tihidi police limits, Bhadrak district
- Why
- Mother refused to give money for liquor
- Victim
- Jyotsnarani Nayak (65)
- Accused
- Debashish Nayak (45)
- Location
- Galaganda village, Tihidi police limits, Bhadrak district
- Cause
- Refusal to give money for liquor
- Hospital
- SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack
- Incident Date
- Thursday (unspecified date)