Rising Concern: Fifth Self-Immolation Case in Odisha as Female Student Suffers 90% Burns After Harassment

Dec 06, 2025 11:44 pm CST

An undergraduate female student in Odisha's Sundergarh district has suffered 90% burn injuries after attempting self-immolation, marking the fifth such incident in the state within six months. Authorities have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly harassing the student. This concerning trend highlights growing mental health issues and harassment cases among students in the region, with previous victims including college students and minors across various districts.