Tragedy Strikes: 15-Year-Old Girl Set Ablaze in Odisha

In a tragic incident, a 15-year-old girl succumbed to severe burn injuries inflicted by three unidentified attackers in Odisha's Puri district. The girl was initially assaulted on July 19 while returning home, leading to a series of medical interventions that culminated in her passing at AIIMS Delhi.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed profound grief, accompanied by condolences from other political figures such as Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida. While police investigations near conclusion, authorities insist no other individuals were involved in the heinous act.

Widespread outrage follows the event, further fueled by a similar self-immolation case in Balasore. Odisha Congress Party leader Bhakta Charan Das demands swift justice, warning of protests if arrests aren't made within a week. Meanwhile, local authorities have heightened security around the victim's family home.

(With inputs from agencies.)