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Balasore sexual harassment case: Girl killed herself after being forced to apologise to harasser, drop complaint - Kin

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 16 July 2025 ()
A college student in Odisha died after allegedly being coerced by her principal to withdraw a sexual harassment complaint. Prior to setting herself ablaze, she was allegedly pressured to apologize to the accused faculty member. The incident sparked public outrage, leading to protests and political clashes.
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