Bhawanipatna: An old man died after he jumped to Pyre who was on fire from his wife in the Erdom of Odisha district, police said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred on Tuesday in Sialjodi Village in the District Galakunda Blok.
Nlassladi patience (65) suddenly jumped into Pyre’s funeral of Raibari’s wife (60), after four sons and relatives went to take a shower in the water closest to the tradition, a police officer said.
Patience, who is a former member of Samiti from the Gram Panchayat, died in that place, he said.
The inspector was responsible for the Police Office of the Kebegon Dimu Paraja, however, said family members had not told the police about the incident.
“I also know from other sources.
I’m on my way,” he added.
(With input from PTI)