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Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Odhisha shocker: 13-year-old girl dies after self-immolation in Bargarh district, probe ordered
SAMBALPUR: A 13-year-old girl, a class 8 student, died while undergoing treatment at VSS Institute of Medical Science and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, 5 hours after she immolated herself at a village in Bargarh district on Monday morning. Around 7:30 am, she reportedly went to a field near her relative's house, where she stayed for past some days, and set herself on fire after pouring petrol on her body. Some villagers, who spotted the flames, rushed to her rescue and managed to douse the fire, but not before she suffered serious burn injuries. She fell unconscious on the spot. According to police, the girl's father is working as a migrant labourer, while her mother has been staying at her maternal house. The girl has been studying in a residential school and had come to her maternal uncle's house over the weekend to meet her mother and celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Villagers alleged that they struggled for over an hour to arrange an ambulance. She has been taken to VSS Institute of Medical Science and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, 75 km away. A neighbour, Satya Narayan Pandey said, "We tried to douse the fire on her body using leaves, her mother first saw her burning on the football ground. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo She was conscious and able to speak in the ambulance also.' VIMSAR Superintendent Lal Mohan Naik said, "The condition of the girl was critical when we received her here. We were prepared to provide her the best treatment; however, she succumbed to the burn injuries while undergoing treatment. An autopsy will reveal more details.' Northern IG, Himanshu Lal said, "There will be a proper investigation of the case; nobody will be spared. The best action will be taken on the culprit. Police are there at the place of incident and at the hospital also. The girl died while undergoing treatment." Balangir SP Avilash G, who is currently in-charge of Bargarh as well, said her family members have lodged a complaint that she set herself ablaze. On that basis, a case has been registered and further probe is on to ascertain the reasons. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Odisha: 13-year-old girl dies after allegedly setting herself on fire in Bargarh district
A 13-year-old schoolgirl, who allegedly set herself on fire at a village in Odisha's Bargarh district , succumbed to burn injuries at a hospital in Burla on Monday, police said. Bolangir SP Abilash G, who is in charge of Bargarh district, said, "The girl succumbed to burn injuries at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla. We are investigating the reasons behind the girl taking the extreme step." Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The SP said police have registered an unnatural death (UD) case following complaints by her family members. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo A three-member police team has been formed to probe the incident, he said, adding that police have recovered a video regarding the girl. Northern Range IG Himanshu Lal said the girl was staying in a hostel and had come to her maternal uncle's house, where she took this extreme step. Live Events Earlier in the day, the minor was rescued by villagers from a football ground at Phiringmal village within Gaisilat police station limits in Bargarh district in a half-burnt condition. She was rushed to Bargarh district headquarters hospital and later to VIMSAR, Burla. The latest incident follows the deaths of three other women by burning since July 12. On that day, a 20-year-old woman student in Balasore set herself ablaze on her college campus and died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on July 14. On July 19, a minor girl was allegedly set on fire by three miscreants in Balanga and died at AIIMS Delhi on August 2. The third such incident took place in Kendrapara district on August 6, when a third-year undergraduate woman college student's charred body was found from her house under Pattamundai (rural) police station area.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Odisha: 13-year-old succumbs to burn injuries, fourth such death in a month
A 13-year-old in Odisha's Bargarh district succumbed to burn injuries barely a few hours after she allegedly set herself on fire on Monday, making this the fourth such incident within a month in the state. Representational image. Police said the girl, a Class 8 student from Paikmal block of the district, had gone to her maternal uncle's house over the weekend to meet her mother and celebrate Raksha Bandhan. 'Around 7:30am on Monday, she reportedly went to a field near the house and set herself on fire after pouring petrol on her body. Some villagers who saw her managed to douse the fire, but not before she suffered serious burn injuries. She was taken to VIMSAR medical college in Burla where she succumbed to her injuries,' Bargarh superintendent of police Abhilash G said. The exact reason behind the incident is still unclear and a probe is underway. The girl's father works as a migrant labourer, while her mother has been staying at her parents' house, the police said. On July 12, a 20-year-old woman student in Balasore's FM College set herself on fire in her college campus and died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on July 14. On July 19, a minor girl was allegedly set on fire by three miscreants in Balanga and died at AIIMS Delhi on August 2. On August 6, a third year female undergraduate student's charred body was found from her house in Pattamundai (rural) police station area of Kendrapara district. After the Balasore incident, the state government had banned oil pumps in the state from providing petrol in plastic bottles after the victim had allegedly bought the fuel in a bottle. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050; Sanjivini: 011-24311918; Roshni Foundation (Secunderabad): 040-66202001, 040-66202000; ONE LIFE: 78930 78930; SEVA: 09441778290.
New Indian Express
27-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Two VIMSAR students drown at waterfall in Sambalpur
SAMBALPUR: In a tragic incident, two final-year MBBS students of Burla-based Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) drowned while bathing at Deojharan waterfall in Jujumura area of Sambalpur district on Saturday afternoon. Monica Meena and Sandeep Puri were part of a group of six students who had gone to the popular waterfall site for an outing. Monica was a native of Rajasthan, and Sandeep belonged to Delhi. The tragedy sent shockwaves and a pall of gloom descended on the medical college campus as well as in Burla. Inspector-in-charge of Jujumura police station Sanjay Rout said, the students were enjoying a bath when a sudden downpour led to a sharp rise in the stream's water-level, sweeping away the two students. Local tourists and other students present at the site immediately alerted the fire service and police. Rescue teams arrived at the spot and pulled out the two from the water but both were declared dead upon arrival at VIMSAR, Burla. Police sources added that Monica sustained a head injury after hitting a rock, and was found bleeding. Superintendent of VIMSAR, Lal Mohan Nayak described it as 'an extremely unfortunate incident' and said students were advised to avoid vulnerable spots during the monsoon. 'However, as their examinations had concluded yesterday, they went to a far-off waterfall which sadly turned into a tragedy. Parents of one student are expected to arrive tonight and the others, by tomorrow, after which the post-mortem will be conducted,' he added. Police have registered a case of unnatural death and further investigation is underway. The incident cast a pall of gloom over VIMSAR as the Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) has struggled with drowning deaths of students in the past few months, despite safety advisories. On April 11, a final-year student of VSSUT drowned at Fishery Point on Hirakud reservoir while attempting to rescue a friend. Prior to that, another student had died at the nearby Power Channel on March 13. Both locations were among seven danger-prone water bodies around the campus that the university had flagged in an advisory following an earlier incident. Despite this, students have continued to visit restricted zones, leading to repeated tragedies.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Contaminated water sparks diarrhoea outbreak in Bargarh Village
Sambalpur: At least 63 residents of Hirlipali village under Attabira block in Bargarh district have been affected by diarrhoea after the village's water supply became contaminated, chief district medical and public Health officer Dr Kuber Chandra Mohanta said on Thursday. According to medical officers, villagers began reporting cases of diarrhoea from July 4. Medical authorities have now organised camps to treat patients and raise awareness among unaffected families. Sources said that while most patients are suffering from diarrhoea, some are also experiencing vomiting. Dr Mohanta said the situation could have been contained if villagers had been supplied clean water through tanks earlier. "The rapid response team of Bargarh rushed to the village to treat the patients. Some patients in severe condition were given saline at home. The entire village has been provided Halazone tablets," he said. The health team has also collected rectal swabs and water samples for testing. "The drinking water supply is contaminated and has low chlorine content," Mohanta added. Dr Seema Rani Nanda from the Attabira Community Health Centre said three people were shifted to the VSS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla, Sambalpur district, while another patient was admitted to the Bargarh district headquarters hospital. Six more patients visited the camp on Thursday. "The condition of all the patients is stable," added Nanda.
