Self-immolation or something else? Mystery shrouds Kendrapara girl student’s death

The death of a Plus-3 girl student in Kathiapada village under Pattamundai block in Kendrapara has triggered serious questions, with the exact cause still unknown even three days after the incident.

The final-year Plus 3 student was allegedly found burnt inside her house under suspicious circumstances. While police are probing the case from multiple angles, her family has alleged that she may have taken the extreme step due to constant mental harassment by her boyfriend.

According to family members, the victim had been struggling with emotional distress due to alleged threats and blackmail. They suspect that she was pushed to suicide, though they have not ruled out foul play.

The biggest question remains: Did the young woman die due to the fire, or was the blaze a cover-up for something more sinister? Police officials say a thorough investigation is underway, and the truth will emerge once the postmortem report is available.

Meanwhile, locals have raised suspicions about how the girl could have tied herself to a grill gate before the alleged self-immolation. The discovery of chemical substances and a matchbox at the scene has further deepened doubts about possible foul play.

According to sources, the victim had been texting her boyfriend until around 7 am on the day of the incident amid breakup claims. Meanwhile, the investigating team has reportedly questioned the parents of the boyfriend as part of the ongoing probe.