Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Odisha Police Hunt for Attackers in Balasore Girl Arson Case
A teenage girl in Odisha was badly burned after someone set her on fire.
She's now in a hospital in Delhi, and the police are trying to find out who did it.
They've sent a special team to investigate and are hoping to talk to the girl to get clues.
The police have looked at phone records and questioned people, but they haven't found the people responsible yet.
The Deputy Chief Minister visited her and said she's doing okay.
The police are working hard to figure out what happened and catch the people who did this.
A 15-year-old girl was set on fire in Puri district, Odisha, and is being treated at AIIMS Delhi.
The Odisha Police is investigating the case, with the Crime Branch and CID also involved.
The police are seeking permission to speak with the victim to gather information.
Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister visited the victim and reported her condition as stable.
No clues have been found regarding the attackers' identity, despite investigation efforts.
- Who
- Unidentified miscreants.
- What
- A 15-year-old girl was set on fire.
- When
- The incident occurred several days prior to the reporting.
- Where
- Puri district, Odisha.
- Why
- The reason behind the attack is unknown.
- Victim's Age
- 15 years old
- Location of Incident
- Puri district, Odisha
- Current Hospital
- AIIMS Delhi
- Percentage of Burns
- 75%
- Investigating Agencies
- Balanga police station, Crime Branch, CID
- Deputy CM Visit
- Pravati Parida