Odisha CM announces Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for kin of Balasore college student

Odisha Chief Minister announced Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for the family of a college student who died by self-immolation, alleging inaction on her sexual harassment complaint. The Governor expressed grief and assured strict punishment for those responsible. The student, who suffered 95% burns, died at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, leading to arrests of the college principal and HoD.