Odisha: Harassed student attempts self-immolation; 5th case in 6 months

• An undergraduate student in Odisha's Sundergarh district suffered 90% burn injuries after an alleged self-immolation attempt, now in critical condition.
• This is the fifth such incident involving a female student in Odisha in the last six months; a man was arrested for allegedly harassing the victim.
• The victim's mother reported a threatening call before the incident, which occurred on Friday night.
• The article highlights a concerning trend of similar self-immolation cases in the state since July, often linked to harassment.

Why It Matters: Disturbing: Odisha female students' self-immolation often due to harassment.