The Crime Branch of Odisha Police on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) filed a chargesheet in connection with the self-immolation of a 20-year-old student, allegedly harassed by her teacher on the campus of F. M. Autonomous College in Balasore — an incident that had sparked nationwide outrage.

According to sources, Samira Kumar Sahoo, Head of Education Department, against whom the girl had lodged complaint, and Dillip Ghosh, principal of college, were charged of abetting suicide.