Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar to inquire about the health condition of a 20-year-old college student who attempted to kill self by setting herself on fire due to alleged harassment by a teacher at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. The student's condition is currently critical, with 90% burn injuries.
- A high-level committee has been formed by the Higher Education Department to investigate the incident.
- Strict action will be taken against the culprits based on the committee's report.
- The government will implement measures to prevent similar incidents in educational institutions across the state.
- The student is receiving treatment equivalent to that provided at AIIMS Delhi.
- An 8-member expert panel has been formed for her care, and a virtual consultation with specialists from AIIMS New Delhi is scheduled.
- The next 24 hours are crucial, and the government will consider airlifting her to Delhi if her condition stabilizes.
- Opposition parties BJD and Congress have protested against the state government over the incident.
- BJD students and youth surrounded the Chief Minister's residence, while Students' Congress protested outside the Higher Education Minister's residence.
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo-motu cognizance and directed the Odisha DGP to investigate and take strict action within 3 days.