Bhubaneswar: A high voltage drama was witnessed outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly (OLA) here after a couple from Nayagarh district allegedly attempted self-immolation in front of the main gate of the House today. Reportedly, when the couple tried to immolate themselves by pouring kerosene on them, police personnel deployed outside the Assembly rushed to the spot and foiled their bid. The cops seized the kerosene bottle and a matchbox. Later, the police brought the situation under control. However, the reason behind such act by the couple is yet to be ascertained. Earlier on October 1, a youth of the same district had attempted to kill his mother with a knife in front of the Odisha Assembly. However, police had detained the two after a while and taken both of them to custody for questioning.