65-year-old man dies by self-immolation in Odisha - OrissaPOST

65-year-old man dies by self-immolation in Odisha - OrissaPOST

Berhampur: A 65-year-old man, suspected to have been suffering from depression, died by allegedly immolating himself in his house in Odisha’s Ganjam district Wednesday, police said. The incident took place in Badiaostha village in the Pattapur police station area. The deceased has been identified as Pitabash Acharya, a priest by profession. He was living with his wife in the house, while his two sons lived separately, one in the same village and…

Odisha: Elderly man dies by suicide after setting himself on fire; police probe underway

Sanakhemundi (Ganjam): In a tragic incident, an elderly man allegedly died by suicide after setting himself on fire at Badhiusta village under Sanakhemundi block on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Pitabas Acharya. According to sources, he poured kerosene over himself and set himself ablaze. A suicide note, purportedly written by him, was found at his residence. In the note, he urged that his wife be looked after properly…