Minor girl dies after self-immolation attempt

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Minor girl dies after self-immolation attempt

Bhubaneswar(By Abhishek Mohanty): A minor girl, who attempted to end her life by pouring petrol on herself and setting herself on fire, succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at VIMSAR, Burla in Sambalpur district on Monday.


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The girl allegedly set herself on fire at Phiringimal village under Gaisilet police station in Bargarh district. 

The Class 8 student found in a half-burnt condition near a football field.

The girl was staying at her uncle's house for her studies. The reason behind her act remains unclear. 
She was taken to Padmapur hospital in an ambulance in critical condition and later shifted to Bargarh medical. 

After her condition deteriorated, she was taken to VIMSAR for advanced treatment.