Protests Erupt in Odisha Following Student's Tragic Self-Immolation
A tragic incident in Odisha has led to widespread protests after a college student succumbed to injuries from self-immolation. The 20-year-old, who had reportedly faced ongoing sexual harassment, set herself on fire in a desperate act. Following her death, demonstrators clashed with police outside the Odisha Assembly, demanding justice and accountability from the college administration. The situation escalated as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. This incident has sparked significant public outrage and calls for action against sexual harassment in educational institutions.
Jul 16, 2025, 12:09 IST
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Protests Outside Odisha Assembly
Significant unrest unfolded outside the Odisha Assembly this morning after a college student tragically died following a self-immolation incident. This prompted numerous individuals to stage protests. In response, state police deployed tear gas and water cannons against the demonstrators. Footage from the protest site captured protesters attempting to breach barricades while police used water jets to disperse the crowd.
A 20-year-old student enrolled in a B.Ed program at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore reportedly set herself on fire after enduring prolonged sexual harassment. She suffered severe burns, with 90% of her body affected, and succumbed to her injuries at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar on Monday night. Allegations suggest that the principal and college administration ignored her repeated complaints about harassment from her department head, leading her to take such a drastic step.
#WATCH | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Police use water cannon to disperse BJD workers protesting over Balasore student's death by self-immolation.
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Biju Janata Dal is also observing a Balasore bandh in protest over a Balasore student's death by self-immolation. pic.twitter.com/jDKQZzCbbq
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