Balasore Woman Dies Of Burn Injuries After Self-Immolation Attempt, Odisha CM Vows Action

Last Updated:July 15, 2025, 06:43 IST

The 20-year-old student who attempted self-immolation in Balasore has succumbed to burn injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief.

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The 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Odisha’s Balasore, who had attempted self-immolation, died of her burn injuries in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Her death was confirmed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar, which, in a statement, said that the patient was brought to the casualty on July 12 and was referred from Balasore District Headquarters Hospital to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

“She was admitted to the Burns Centre ICU. The patient was resuscitated with IV fluids, IV antibiotics, intubated and put on mechanical ventilation. Despite adequate resuscitation and all possible supportive management, including renal replacement therapy at the Burns ICU, she could not be revived and was declared clinically dead at 11.46 pm on July 14," the statement read.

Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief and assured the family of the deceased that all those guilty in this case will face the strictest punishment as per the law.

In a post on X, CM Majhi wrote, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of the female student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College. Despite the government’s fulfilment of all responsibilities and the tireless efforts of the expert medical team, the victim’s life could not be saved. I pray for the eternal peace of her departed soul and beseech Lord Jagannath to grant strength to her family to bear this irreparable loss."

“I assure the family of the deceased student that all those guilty in this case will face the strictest punishment as per the law. For this, I have personally issued instructions to the authorities. The government stands firmly with the family," the Odisha CM emphasised.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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