Politics Heats up in Odisha over Alleged Video of Puri Victim Circulating on Social Media

Politics heats up in Odisha over alleged video of Puri victim circulating on social media

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) A controversy erupted on Sunday after an alleged video of the 16-year-old victim, who was set on fire in the Balanga area of Puri district on July 19 and later died while undergoing treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi, after 14-day battle for life, began circulating on social media platforms. Speaking to media persons, BJD leader Lenin Mohanty stated that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who holds the home depart…

Death of Puri burn victim: Police urge people to ignore social media posts, say probe in last stage - OrissaPOST

Puri: The police Sunday appealed to the people not to pay heed to social media posts on the recent death of a 15-year-old girl due to burn injuries in Odisha’s Puri district, as it is a sensitive matter involving a minor victim. Puri Superintendent of Police Pinak Mishra said that their investigation into the case is in the last stage, and they were also probing who recorded a video clip showing the injured girl saying something that went viral …