Balasore sexual harassment case: Student succumbs to injuries after self-immolation; Odisha CM expresses grief

Monday, 14 July 2025 (38 minutes ago)
A 20-year-old student from FM Autonomous College, Balasore, tragically died after self-immolating due to alleged sexual harassment by a faculty member. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow and assured strict punishment for those guilty. The student's action followed protests against the college's inaction regarding her complaints.

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Mohan Charan Majhi Chief Minister of Odisha since 2024