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ODISHA, INDIA, JUL 14 – BJD demands President Murmu address systemic failures behind 28,000 reported violence cases against women in Odisha, including low conviction rates and delayed government response.
- On Jul 15, 2025, Soumyashree Bisi died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, having set herself ablaze in protest over institutional inaction.
- On July 1, the student accused Professor Samir Kumar Sahu of harassment, having detailed months of abuse and threatening behavior to the Internal Complaints Committee.
- During the protest, she ran to the principal’s office area and set herself on fire, sustaining 95 percent burns on Saturday.
- Snehangini Chhuria called the slogan `Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao` to `Beti Padhao, Beti Jalao`, while the Chief Minister promised strictest punishment.
- This tragedy sparked widespread protests, political debates and urgent calls for reforms, and Congress has demanded a judicial probe as it became a flashpoint for campus safety concerns.
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Odisha horror: The story of 20-yr-old who self-immolated and died after sexual harassment by a professor
A 20‑year‑old B.Ed student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, tragically passed away on July 14 at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after suffering nearly 95 per cent burns. She had set herself ablaze on campus just days ago after her repeated complaints of sexual harassment by her professor allegedly went unaddressed
Tragedy at Odisha College: Pursuit of Justice Amidst Grief
Tragedy at Odisha College: Pursuit of Justice Amidst Grief An Odisha college student succumbed to injuries at AIIMS after an alleged sexual harassment incident led her to set herself on fire. This tragic event underscores significant unrest and criticism of the administration's handling of the situation.The student, enrolled in the Integrated B.Ed program at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, battled for her life for three days post the incident. S…
Odisha Student Who Set Herself On Fire Over Inaction Against Harassment Dies
A 22-year-old student in an Odisha college, who set herself on fire over inaction on a sexual harassment complaint against a professor, died last night after battling for life for three days.
Odisha student self-immolation case: College principal arrested for alleged sexual harassment cover-up
In a significant development in the shocking self-immolation attempt by a 20-year-old student, the suspended principal of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Dilip Ghosh, was arrested on Monday. Police have charged Ghosh with abetting the student's attempted suicide. This arrest follows his suspension on July 12, the day of the tragic incident, which unfolded outside his office. The student's desperate act was reportedly a protest against the alle…
Soumyashree death case: ICC sought removal of teacher accused of harassing her, says coordinator - OrissaPOST
Bhubaneswar: The coordinator of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College’s Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) Tuesday said the panel recommended removal of Samira Kumar Sahoo — accused of sexually harassing Soumyashree Bisi, a female student, leading to her self-immolation death — from the post of Head of Integrated BEd. However, the reason for seeking his removal was his “strict approach” and not sexually harassing students, ICC Coordinator Jayshree Mi…
Odisha CM announces Rs 20 lakh ex-gratia for family of deceased FM College student Soumyashree
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of Soumyashree Bisi, a 20-year-old student of Fakir Mohan (FM) Autonomous College in Balasore, who attempted self-immolation over alleged harassment and later succumbed to burn injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The amount will be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Majhi has also assured strict action against those responsible…
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