The victim, a student at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, had reportedly filed complaints about the sexual harassment but was ignored by the college administration.
July 16, 2025Angered by what they termed the state government's inaction, BJD workers took to the streets, burning tyres and blocking roads to demand justice.
July 16, 2025Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow and vowed stern punishment for those responsible.
July 15, 2025Earlier, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also weighed in, blaming the BJP’s system for the student’s death and calling it an "organised murder."
July 15, 2025The student, from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, died after setting herself on fire, allegedly in protest over prolonged sexual harassment by her professor and repeated institutional neglect of her complaints.
July 15, 2025The protest led to heightened tensions at the hospital premises, prompting police to detain several demonstrators.
July 15, 2025“The government is serious about this case. Both the accused are in jail. The facts that have emerged about student-teacher dynamics are extremely distressing, and strong action will be taken,” she told ANI.
July 15, 2025Despite intensive treatment — including IV resuscitation, antibiotics, mechanical ventilation, and renal replacement therapy — she was declared clinically dead at 11:46 PM on July 14.
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