Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Odisha Girl Airlifted After Arson Attack; Investigation Underway
A young girl in Puri, Odisha, was badly hurt when someone set her on fire.
She was taken to a hospital in Delhi for better care.
The state's leader, Mohan Majhi, is very upset about what happened.
The police are looking into it, and a special team has been put together to find out who did it.
The girl was attacked near a river on July 19.
A minor girl was allegedly set ablaze by unidentified assailants in Puri district, Odisha.
The victim was airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for advanced treatment due to severe burn injuries.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep anguish over the incident.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the attack.
The incident occurred near a river embankment under the Balanga police station area on July 19.
- Who
- A minor girl and unidentified assailants.
- What
- A minor girl was allegedly set ablaze by unknown assailants.
- When
- July 19
- Where
- Balanga area of Puri district, Odisha.
- Why
- The reason for the attack is not mentioned in the article.
- Victim
- Minor girl
- Injuries
- 75% burn injuries
- Location of attack
- Balanga, Puri district, Odisha
- Hospital (Initial)
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- Hospital (Current)
- AIIMS Delhi
- Chief Minister's response
- Expressed anguish and offered support
- Investigation
- SIT formed, led by Balanga IIC