Odisha Burn Victim Dies After Fire; Police Clarify No Other Accused Involved | Read

Hours after a teenager from Odisha died of severe burn injuries at AIIMS Delhi, new developments have added a twist to the Puri Balanga minor burn case. Initially, three men were believed to have set her on fire, but the police have now claimed that no other person was involved, and the victim's father has released a video claiming she ended her life due to mental distress.

The girl was admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar with 75% burn injuries on July 19 and airlifted to AIIMS Delhi a day later. Despite all efforts by the government and the medical specialists, her life could not be saved, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi informed yesterday.