Malkangiri: A woman and her four children were taken ill as her husband reportedly put poison in their food at Nayakguda village under Mathili block of Odisha's Malkangiri district, last night.

According to reports, one Narasingha Majhi of the village arrived at his house after consuming liquor and mixed pesticide with the food which was being prepared by his wife Purnima for dinner.

After having the food, the woman, her two sons and 2 daughters complained of vomiting. They were rescued by locals and rushed to the Mathili Community Health Centre for treatment.

The accused absconded after committing the act. Till last reports came in, no police complaint was filed in this regard.