Three farmers attempt self-immolation in front of Odisha Assembly

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Nov 27, 2020 at 4:47 PM Updated On : Nov 27, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Bhubaneswar: In ongoing protest against Centre’s agriculture laws on national capital borders, three farmers allegedly attempted to self-immolate in front of the State Legislative Assembly here today.

The security personnel deployed for the ongoing winter session of the Assembly rescued the trio and detained them.

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The rescued persons are from Athagarh area in Cuttack district.

The three persons tried to set themselves ablaze to protest Centre’s controversial farm laws.

This is the second incident occurred in front of the Assembly just in 4 days. On Tuesday, a couple had tried self-immolation by pouring fuel on their body demanding justice for their slain daughter.