Three unknown attackers set a teenage girl on fire near the Balanga police station in the Puri district. The victim sustained severe burns across 70 percent of her body and received emergency treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Police Superintendent Pinak Mishra confirmed officers launched an immediate investigation after receiving reports about the assault. The girl told family members she was walking to a friend's house to return a book when the assailants grabbed her. They dragged her toward a nearby riverbank and poured gasoline on her before lighting the flames.
The teenager regained consciousness while burning and called for help from a neighboring residence. Family members discovered the attack through media reports and rushed her to the hospital. Medical staff described her condition as critical due to extensive injuries. This incident follows another recent case where a college student died after setting herself ablaze over alleged sexual harassment complaints. Relatives demanded swift justice and enhanced security measures to protect young women in the area.
The teenager regained consciousness while burning and called for help from a neighboring residence. Family members discovered the attack through media reports and rushed her to the hospital. Medical staff described her condition as critical due to extensive injuries. This incident follows another recent case where a college student died after setting herself ablaze over alleged sexual harassment complaints. Relatives demanded swift justice and enhanced security measures to protect young women in the area.
