Bhubaneswar, July 19: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday expressed deep sorrow and concern over a shocking incident that occurred in the Balanga area of Puri district in Odisha.

Taking to X, the Minister said, “I am saddened and pained by the unimaginable incident that took place in Balanga, Puri. The government is treating the matter with utmost seriousness and has pledged strict action against those responsible.”

Pradhan further said that the minor victim is currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Extending his heartfelt prayers for her swift recovery, the Minister wrote, “May she heal quickly and return home soon-- my prayers to the Mahaparabhu Lord Jagannath.”

Notably, a 15-year-old girl was set ablaze by three unknown assailants at Balanga in Odisha’s Puri district this morning.

The victim has suffered 70 per cent burn injuries and has been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneshwar for her medical treatment.

Read More: Balanga Tragedy: Victim Battles 70% Burns, Probe Underway

This case comes just days after a 20-year-old female student of FM College in Balasore died after setting herself ablaze over alleged inaction on her sexual harassment complaint against the HoD of Education department at her college.

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