Balasore pupil succumbs to accidents after self-immolation; Odisha CM vows motion towards culprits

The Department of Burn Centre, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, stated in an announcement that the affected person was dropped at 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 assertion stated.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief and warranted the household of the deceased that every one these responsible on this case will face the strictest punishment as per the legislation.

In a put up on X, CM Majhi stated, “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.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan additionally expressed condolences following her demise.

In a put up on X, Pradhan shared, “Hearing the news of the passing of Saumyashree Bishoi, a student under treatment in the Baleshwar Fakirmohan Autonomous College incident, I am deeply saddened and heartbroken. I pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extend my condolences to the grieving family. In this sorrowful time, may Lord Jagannath grant the family immense patience and courage. Om Shanti”

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) employees staged a protest because the mortal stays of the deceased pupil have been being taken to the postmortem centre of AIIMS.

A 20-year-old pupil set herself on fireplace after allegedly dealing with extended sexual harassment by her school’s Head of Department. Despite lodging a proper grievance and searching for assist from the principal, her pleas have been ignored, resulting in the tragic incident. The incident occurred at Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College.

Meanwhile, Odisha Police has arrested the Fakir Mohan College suspended principal Dilip Ghose within the Balasore self-immolation case, stated officers on Monday.”FM College suspended principal Dilip Ghose has been arrested,” stated Balasore Police.

The incident has sparked outrage, with many demanding motion towards the accused and accountability from the school administration.