Girl immolates self over family dispute in Ganjam

In an unfortunate incident, a girl committed suicide by setting herself on fire at Kukudakhandi area in Ganjam district on Monday.

Though she was rescued by local residents from the roadside while burning on flame and immediately admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in a serious condition, she succumbed to her serious burn injuries.

As per sources, the girl set herself on fire by pouring kerosene following a family dispute. While she was burning on flame on the roadside near Kukudakhandi block, some local residents rushed to her rescue. However, she sustained serious burn injuries in the process and passed away while undergoing treatment at the hospital.

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Berhampur Sadar police has detained the girl’s father in this connection and his questioning is currently underway.