Popular Odisha Singer Ruksana Bano, 27, Dies, Family Alleges Poisoning

Although hospital authorities said 27-year-old Ruksana was being treated for Scrub Typhus, they were yet to reveal the cause of her death that took place on Wednesday night.

Popular Sambalpuri singer Ruksana Bano has died while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, hospital sources said.

Although hospital authorities said 27-year-old Ruksana was being treated for Scrub Typhus, they were yet to reveal the cause of her death that took place on Wednesday night.

However, her mother and sister alleged she was poisoned by a rival singer from western Odisha, without revealing the artiste's identity. They claimed Ruksana had earlier received threats.