A tragic incident shook Odisha's Kendrapara district yesterday when a final-year Plus 3 student from Pattamundai College died after allegedly setting herself on fire at her home in Badapada village under Pattamundai police limits. The incident occurred while the girl's parents and other family members were away.
- Investigation Underway: Pattamundai police have launched a probe into the incident. Kendrapara Superintendent of Police (SP) Siddhartha Kataria is personally monitoring the investigation.
- Family's Plea for Justice: The deceased's family has demanded a crime branch investigation into the incident, seeking justice for their daughter.
- Autopsy Process: The autopsy is being conducted at AACB with tight security, and the entire process is being videographed as per standard operating procedures (SOP). A doctor from Kendrapara is present.
- Reason Unclear: The reason behind the girl's self-immolation remains unclear. The family alleges the girl was being blackmailed by her boyfriend, an angle being investigated by police.
This incident marks the third self-immolation case involving young female students in Odisha within the last month, raising concerns about mental health and safety among young women in the state.