Bhubaneswar: Six family members today reportedly attempted self-immolation in front of Naveen Niwas, the residence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, in Bhubaneswar for justice.

Alleging police inaction in a murder case, the family members tried to immolate themselves in the presence of security personnel demanding justice for their deceased family member. The incident caused disruption in vehicular traffic on the busy road at Palaspalli area in Bhubaneswar.

According to reports, one youth namely Daityaraj Nayak was killed at Chandrasekharpur area in Bhubaneswar in 2022.

Following repeated protests by the deceased's family members, police arrested only one accused identified as Ashok Jena in the murder case.

However, other accused persons, who are yet to be apprehended in the case, allegedly attacked the deceased's family members.

The family members alleged that police did not act against the accused persons, who are also involved in the illegal narcotic drugs trade.