Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Odisha Police Investigate Leaked Video in Minor's Death
A young girl in Odisha died after being burned.
A video surfaced where she claimed three people hurt her.
The police are now looking into this video to see who recorded it and how it got online.
The police said the video might not be exactly what she told them.
Politicians are arguing about the case, with one side saying the government is hiding something.
Odisha police are investigating a leaked video of a minor girl who died from burn injuries.
The video allegedly shows the girl accusing three individuals of setting her on fire.
Police are trying to determine how the video became public and if it's genuine.
The police claim the viral video does not accurately represent the girl's testimony.
Political figures are debating the handling of the case, with the opposition accusing the government of a cover-up.
- Who
- The minor girl, three unidentified youths, police, and political figures.
- What
- Investigation into a leaked video related to a minor girl's death.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 19; the girl died on August 2; video was recorded around July 19.
- Where
- Balanga, Puri district, Odisha; AIIMS Bhubaneswar; AIIMS Delhi.
- Why
- To ascertain the authenticity of the video, how it was leaked, and the circumstances surrounding the girl's death.
Opposition (BJD)
Government (BJP)
Government's Role
Opposition (BJD)
Accuses the government of shielding the guilty.
Government (BJP)
BJP states the opposition is politicizing the issue.
Investigation Demands
Opposition (BJD)
Demands a judicial probe.
Government (BJP)
Police are investigating.
- Victim's Age
- Minor
- Location
- Balanga, Puri district, Odisha
- Incident Date
- July 19
- Death Date
- August 2
- Hospital
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Delhi
- Police Action
- Investigation into video leak
