A 78-year-old woman, Rajbala Devi, died in Achharonda village after accidentally consuming acid, mistaking it for water. She had been suffering from depression following her husband's death. The incident occurred on Thursday, and while no FIR has been filed, the police are investigating the presence of the acid bottle in her home.
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