Odisha Student Self-Immolates After HoD’s Sexual Harassment

A Balasore B.Ed student set herself ablaze (95% burns) after her HoD allegedly demanded sexual favors and threatened her academic future. Despite her July 1 complaint, no action was taken. A rescuer suffered 70% burns. The arrested HoD and suspended principal face state inquiry as protests rock Fakir Mohan College. Victims are at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.