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In a shocking incident, a young woman was allegedly burnt alive inside her house at Kathiapada village under Pattamundai block in Kendrapara district on Wednesday.
The deceased, a final-year student of Plus 3, reportedly died in the fire under mysterious circumstances. While it remains unclear whether the incident was a case of murder or suicide, the victim’s family suspects foul play.
Her father has alleged that someone had been blackmailing his daughter, which may have led to the incident. However, the exact cause of the fire and the sequence of events remain uncertain as police are yet to reach the spot and begin a formal investigation.
The delay in police response has further added to the confusion, with locals demanding a swift and thorough probe to determine whether the young woman took her own life or was murdered.
Further details are awaited.
