The 15-year-old girl, who was allegedly set on fire by unidentified individuals in Puri district of Odisha on July 19, succumbed to her injuries days after the tragic incident. Confirming the news, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief.
“I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of the victim in the Balanga incident. Despite all the efforts of the government and the round-the-clock efforts of the expert medical team at AIIMS Delhi, his life could not be saved," he wrote on X.
The 15-year-old girl, who was allegedly set on fire by unidentified individuals in Puri district of Odisha on July 19, succumbed to her injuries days after the tragic incident. Confirming the news, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief.
“I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of the victim in the Balanga incident. Despite all the efforts of the government and the round-the-clock efforts of the expert medical team at AIIMS Delhi, his life could not be saved," he wrote on X.
The Odisha Police, in an official statement, said that the probe has reached the final stage and they did not find the involvement of anyone.
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of the victim girl in the Balanga incident. The police have conducted the investigation with utmost sincerity. The investigation has reached its final stage. According to the investigation conducted so far, it is clear that no other person is involved. Therefore, we request everyone not to make any sensitive comments regarding this matter during this tragic moment," wrote Odisha Police on X.
Meanwhile, the former Odisha CM also condoled the demise of the girl.
“Deeply saddened and anguished to know that the young girl set on fire in #Balanga area of #Puri District passed away while undergoing treatment in AIIMS. My condolences to the young girl and prayers are with the family members in the hour of grief. May God give the family members strength to bear this irreparable loss," he wrote on X.
Source: news18
