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Tensions ran high at the Dhenkanal Superintendent of Police (SP) office on Saturday after a woman from Ankarantipur village under Dhenkanal Sadar police limits allegedly attempted to take her own life by setting herself on fire, accusing police of ignoring her repeated complaints.

According to sources, the woman arrived at the SP office carrying a bottle of petrol and matchsticks. In full public view, she allegedly attempted to pour petrol on herself and light a match before police officers rushed in and stopped her. The bottle and matchbox were immediately seized.

Sources reported that the woman had been approaching both the Sa...