India, Aug. 15 -- A man reportedly set himself on fire over family dispute in Balipatna area of Odisha's Khurda district today.

Victim Jyoti Ranjan Mathia, son of former police ASI Surendra Mathia of the locality, sustained over 90 per cent burn injuries in the self-immolation attempt.

As per reports, Surendra had opted for a second marriage following the death of his first wife, the mother of Jyoti Ranjan.

Surendra reportedly purchased a piece of land in the name of his second wife some days ago. He allegedly transferred the ownership of the land to the son of his second wife while overlooking the rights of Jyoti Ranjan.

Jyoti Ranjan had been urging his father for his share in the landed properties of the family. However, Surendra di...