Battle for life, justice

As the 20-year-old student from FM (Autonomous) College who immolated herself on the college campus in Balasore Saturday over alleged sexual harassment by a teacher battled for life at the AIIMS Bhubaneswar Sunday, Opposition parties staged protests, demanding resignation of state higher education minister.

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Amid protests over the incident, which came to light days after the gangrape of another college girl on Gopalpur beach, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi went to AIIMS Bhubaneswar after returning from a three-day tour to Delhi.

Majhi said the government is ensuring the 'best possible treatment' for the student.

"The condition of the student is critical. She is being provided treatment akin to that available in AIIMS, Delhi. A medical team is formed for her treatment. The government will consider airlifting the patient after her condition stabilises," he said.

"We will take strong action as soon as the Higher Education department committee report is available," he said, adding that the government would also take measures to prevent such kind of incidents in state's educational institutes.

Majhi also met the parents and family members of the student at the hospital.