Balasore

Authorities have found evidence linking the two boys to the circumstances that led to the victim's suicide in Balasore, Odisha.

A 20-year-old student in Odisha immolated herself days after she was reportedly character-assassinated by BJD and Congress student wings.

On Thursday, 17th July, Several opposition parties called for a statewide bandh in Odisha. The Bandh was orchestrated to protest the self-immolation death of Soumyashree Bishi, a 20-year-old student at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. The political firestorm ignited by the tragedy intensified with revelations that Congress' student wing orchestrated online harassment campaigns against the victim, even as senior party leaders positioned themselves as champions of justice.

Taking to X, BJP spokesperson Sanju Verma shared pictures of Sourav Behera, an NSUI Odisha worker and Rahul Gandhi fan, calling him an accused in the 20-year-old girl’s self-immolation.

The victim had accused the HoD of repeated sexual harassment and threats. She was upset that no substantial action was taken against him.

The Orissa High Court has granted bail to Basanta Kumar Behera, a key accused in the DRDO Chandipur espionage case.

Newly elected Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi took cognisance of the matter. He said that Odisha is a peace-loving state and appealed to everyone to maintain peace and harmony.

10 members of the Bajrang Dal were seriously wounded after a physical spat with cattle smugglers in Balasore on 28th December.

The incident occurred a mere 15 km away from the tragic Bahanaga triple train accident site.