Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Odisha Student Dies by Self-Immolation Amid Blackmail Allegations
A young woman in Odisha died after setting herself on fire.
Her family says she was being blackmailed by her ex-boyfriend who threatened to share private photos and videos.
The father reported this to the police six months ago, but claims they didn't do anything.
Now, the police are investigating the death and have opened a case.
This incident is causing public outrage, with some leaders criticizing the police for not helping sooner.
A 20-year-old student in Odisha died by self-immolation in Kendrapada.
Her father alleges she was blackmailed by her ex-boyfriend with private photos.
He claims police did not take action on a prior complaint about the threats.
Police have registered a case and sent the body for autopsy.
Opposition leaders are criticizing the police, demanding the arrest of the accused.
- Who
- A 20-year-old student, her father, ex-boyfriend, and the police.
- What
- Death of a 20-year-old student by self-immolation.
- When
- Wednesday (Incident)
- Where
- Kendrapara district, Odisha
- Why
- Alleged blackmail and police inaction, under investigation.
Victim's Family
Police
Cause of Death
Victim's Family
Blames the ex-boyfriend for blackmail and the death.
Police
Police are investigating the allegations against the ex-boyfriend.
Police Response
Victim's Family
Alleges police inaction on a prior complaint.
Police
Police are investigating this claim.
- Victim's Age
- 20 years old
- Location
- Kendrapara district, Odisha
- Cause of Death
- Self-immolation
- Allegation
- Blackmail by ex-boyfriend; police inaction
- Police Response
- Case registered, forensic team deployed, body sent for autopsy
Sources
Odisha College Student Dies by 'Self-Immolation' After Alleged Blackmail by Ex-Boyfriend
Kendrapara, Balasore, Puri: Odisha faces grim pattern as three women die by fire in 25 days
Upset over her obscene video leaked by fiancé, female student in Odisha immolates self
Another Odisha Woman Dies By Suicide, Father Alleges Boyfriend's Blackmail
Odisha student dies by suicide, father blames police inaction over threats from ex-boyfriend
Another Girl Burnt Alive in Odisha: Third Shocking Case in a Month Raises Alarm
Immolation horror rocks Odisha: Third incident of women dying of burns in 1 month - Telegraph India
Odisha Police transfers ASI after self-immolation victim’s father alleges refusal to lodge FIR
Self-immolation case: ASI shunted out in Odisha
