A horrifying incident of attempted self-immolation by a young female student at a government college in Balasore has sent shockwaves across Odisha, drawing sharp condemnation from former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik. The student, battling for her life with over 90% burn injuries, allegedly took the extreme step in protest against prolonged sexual harassment by a teacher and the institution’s alleged inaction on her complaints.
