Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Woman Attempts Self-Immolation in Pipili, Odisha
A woman in Pipili tried to kill herself by setting herself on fire because of debt.
She is now in a bad condition at the hospital.
This is one of six similar cases in Odisha since July, where women and girls have set themselves on fire.
Some cases were due to issues like harassment or family problems.
Police are investigating the most recent case and found a suicide note.
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A 37-year-old woman in Pipili attempted suicide by setting herself on fire.
The woman sustained 70-80% burn injuries and is in critical condition at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Police found a suicide note and kerosene bottle, indicating debt as a possible cause.
This is the sixth incident of self-immolation by women or girls in Odisha since July 12.
Previous cases involved various reasons, including harassment and family disputes.
- Who
- A 37-year-old woman and other women/girls involved in previous incidents.
- What
- A woman's attempted suicide by self-immolation.
- When
- Wednesday (most recent incident); Series of incidents since July 12.
- Where
- Pipili, Puri district; other districts in Odisha.
- Why
- Possible debt burden; various other reasons in previous cases.
- Incident Type
- Attempted Suicide by Self-Immolation
- Location
- Pipili, Odisha
- Victim
- 37-year-old woman
- Current Status
- Critical Condition
- Possible Cause
- Debt burden
- Evidence Found
- Suicide note, kerosene bottle
- Previous Incidents
- Five other cases since July 12
