Tag: self-immolation

Balasore Self-Immolation Tragedy Sparks Protests: BJD Workers Detained, Water Cannons Deployed

“The victim should get justice. The Chief Minister and Education Minister must resign,” a BJD protester said.

July 16, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Assures Justice to Family of Odisha Girl Who Died by Self-Immolation Over Sexual Harassment

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, 2025

BJD Launches ‘Balasore Bandh’ After College Student’s Death Following Alleged Sexual Harassment

Angered 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, 2025

Odisha Self-Immolation Tragedy: Student’s Mortal Remains Brought to Balasore Village for Final Rites

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow and vowed stern punishment for those responsible.

July 15, 2025

Odisha Congress Calls Statewide Bandh on July 17 Over Balasore Student’s Death, Demands Minister’s Resignation

Earlier, 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, 2025

“This Was Planned Injustice”: Naveen Patnaik Slams Odisha Govt Over Balasore Student’s Death

The 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, 2025

Congress Workers Protest Outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar Over Death of Harassed Balasore Student

The protest led to heightened tensions at the hospital premises, prompting police to detain several demonstrators.

July 15, 2025

Odisha Deputy CM Meets Family of Balasore Student Who Died After Self-Immolation; Vows Strict Action

“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, 2025

Odisha Student Dies After Self-Immolation Over Alleged Harassment; CM Vows Swift Justice

Despite intensive treatment — including IV resuscitation, antibiotics, mechanical ventilation, and renal replacement therapy — she was declared clinically dead at 11:46 PM on July 14.

July 15, 2025