Bhubaneswar, Nov. 24 -- Bhubaneswar: High drama unfolded outside the Odisha Assembly here today after a couple attempted self-immolation in a desperate bid to seek justice for their 5-year-old daughter 'Pari' who was allegedly kidnapped and murdered months ago in Nayagarh. Moments after being overpowered by police personnel deployed on security duty, the hapless couple alleged that minister Arun Sahoo is shielding the accused who perpetrated the gruesome murder of their daughter.

The couple - Ashok Sahoo and Saudamini - of Jadupur village in Nayagarh district attempted to set themselves on fire by pouring diesel, but fortunately, police and security personnel deployed at the Assembly premises rushed to them and foiled the immolation bid....