Kendrapara/Pattamundai, Odisha : Tragedy struck the Badapada area of Pattamundai when a young college girl, allegedly driven to despair, set herself ablaze and succumbed to her injuries. The victim, a final-year Combined 3 student, reportedly doused herself in kerosene and set herself on fire under mysterious circumstances.
The girl’s father has filed a murder complaint, alleging that his daughter was being blackmailed with obscene photos and videos by a male friend. He claimed to have alerted police six months ago by lodging a complaint at the Gramchanchal Police Station, but no effective action was taken.
Reacting swiftly, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) has stepped in, directing the Kendrapara SP to immediately reach the spot, verify the father’s allegations, and probe the exact cause murder or suicide. The DGP has also demanded a full report, including details of any previous complaints and police response.
This case follows recent similar tragedies involving a B.Ed student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore and a minor girl from Puri, raising renewed concerns over the safety and mental well-being of young women in the state.
