Bhubaneswar, Aug 11: In a deeply distressing incident, a Class VIII student was discovered with severe burn injuries on a football field in the Padampur area of Bargarh district on Monday morning. The incident occurred at Phiringmala village under Gaisilet police limits and has sent shockwaves through the local community.

Preliminary reports suggest that the girl, who had come to her uncle’s village for the holidays, may have attempted self-immolation by dousing herself with petrol. Sources indicate she was reportedly upset after a classmate made a hurtful remark, which may have contributed to her distress.

Villagers spotted her in a half-charred state and immediately rushed her to the District Headquarters Hospital. She is currently undergoing treatment and remains in critical condition.

Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and have launched a thorough investigation, examining all possible angles behind the incident, including the alleged remark. A case has been registered, and officials are working to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the tragedy. The incident has sparked concerns over the emotional well-being of young students and the need for timely intervention.

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