Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- Bhubaneswar: The senior BJD women wing's leader in Ganjam, Meenakshi Mishra who attempted self immolation on February 12, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar today.

Protesting alleged police inaction and demanding the release of her son, Krutibasa Mishra alias Raja in an assault case, Meenakshi set her on fire after pouring kerosene on her body outside Berhampur SP office.

She had sustained 95 per cent burn injuries and was admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. But later as her health condition deteriorated, she was shifted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar where she was put on ventilator some two to three days ago.

Earlier on January 28, Meenakshi's son Raj...