Balasore sexual harassment case: Odisha student arrived in hospital 4.5 hrs after incident; ‘by then, it was already too late’ says doctor

A young woman in Odisha died after self-immolating due to alleged sexual harassment by a professor, prompting widespread outrage. Despite medical efforts, her extensive burns, exceeding 90% of her body, proved fatal. The state government has announced compensation and promised strict action, while police have arrested the accused and the principal for allegedly suppressing the complaint. Inspired By