Twist in Odisha case: Girl dies after being airlifted to Delhi; police say ‘she set herself on fire’

A 15-year-old girl from Puri, Odisha, with severe burn injuries, has died at AIIMS New Delhi after initially claiming she was attacked. Police investigation, including a video-graphed statement to a magistrate, indicates she set herself ablaze. Despite efforts by medical teams and government support, she succumbed to her injuries, prompting condolences from state officials. A 15-year-old girl from Puri, Odisha, with severe burn injuries, has died at AIIMS New Delhi after initially claiming she was attacked. Police investigation, including a video-graphed statement to a magistrate, indicates she set herself ablaze. Despite efforts by medical teams and government support, she succumbed to her injuries, prompting condolences from state officials.