Odisha Student Critical After Harassment Self-Immolation; 5th Case in 6 Months

• An Odisha college student attempted self-immolation in Sundergarh after alleged harassment, suffering nearly 90% burn injuries and remaining in critical condition.
• Police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of harassing the student; her mother reported a threatening phone call before the incident.
• This marks the fifth self-immolation attempt in Odisha in the last six months, highlighting a disturbing pattern.
• Previous incidents include a Balasore student dying after self-immolation due to professor harassment, a Puri minor girl's death, a Kendrapara student's death after blackmail, and a Bargarh schoolgirl's death.

Why It Matters: It shows a disturbing trend of harassment and self-immolation in Odisha.