Balanga Minor Burn Victim Died by Suicide, Says Father | Emotional Appeal for Dignity
(OT Webdesk)In a heartbreaking revelation, the father of the Puri Balanga minor burn victim has confirmed that his daughter died by suicide due to overwhelming mental trauma.
The young girl’s case had sparked widespread outrage and political protests across Odisha, but her father’s emotional video appeal now shifts the narrative from blame to grief.
“I’ve lost my daughter. She ended her life due to unbearable trauma and mental stress,” he said, pleading with the public and media to avoid politicizing the tragedy. “The Odisha government has done a lot for us. Please don’t politicise this.
Instead, pray for her soul.”
His statement comes amid heightened security and intense scrutiny of the case, which had earlier led to demands for arrests and accountability.
The father’s message calls for dignity, healing, and respectful remembrance, urging society to focus on compassion rather than controversy.
This poignant appeal serves as a reminder of the psychological toll such incidents can take on victims and their families, and highlights the need for sensitive journalism and responsible public discourse.
