Tragic End: Young Woman's Battle Against Family Torture

A 20-year-old woman from Odisha, named Rani Pradhan, succumbed to injuries after setting herself on fire due to alleged torture by her father and stepmother. The incident occurred near a Panchayat Samity office, and investigations led by the police are ongoing. A case of unnatural death has been registered.

A young woman from Odisha succumbed to severe burn injuries after allegedly setting herself on fire due to torture by her father and stepmother. The tragic incident unfolded in the Ganjam district, leaving the community in shock.

Rani Pradhan, a student in her final undergraduate year, took the drastic step near a Panchayat Samity office. The 20-year-old had been reportedly enduring abuse from her family.

With 90 percent burn injuries, Rani was receiving treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital but sadly passed away. Authorities have detained her father as part of the ongoing investigation into her death.

(With inputs from agencies.)