An elderly woman, 65-year-old Shanti Devi, has consumed poison due to mental distress over a land dispute in Gopalganj district. The incident occurred in Mogal Baraicha village, under the Barauli police station area. Shanti Devi, wife of late Ramnaresh, was rushed to the Sadar Hospital in an unconscious state, where her condition is critical and doctors are working to save her life.

According to her family, Shanti Devi lives alone and is dependent on her old age pension. Her nephew, Ankur Singh, stated that a neighbor was attempting to illegally seize her land. When Shanti Devi resisted, the neighbor allegedly began harassing her repeatedly. Singh also accused the neighbor of physically assaulting Shanti Devi on two previous occasions.

Family members claim that Shanti Devi had previously filed a written complaint at the Barauli police station against the accused neighbor for harassment and assault. However, they allege that the police failed to take any concrete action, leading the woman to take this extreme step due to mental anguish. The lack of timely police intervention is cited as a major reason behind her decision. Doctors at the Sadar Hospital are making every effort to save her life.