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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Odisha horror: 15-year-old girl set on fire by miscreants airlifted to AIIMS Delhi; condition critical
BHUBNANESWAR: An air ambulance carrying the 15-year-old girl, who was set on fire by three bike-borne miscreants on Saturday in Puri district, took off from Biju Patnaik International Airport on Sunday. The flight will arrive in Delhi, and then the girl will be taken to AIIMS Delhi for treatment. After getting the green signal from the Odisha govt, AIIMS Bhubaneswar discussed with AIIMS Delhi and prepared for the airlifting of the girl to Delhi. 'As her condition remains critical, a decision was taken to airlift the patient to AIIMS Delhi,' said the hospital authorities on Sunday. The girl sustained 70-75 percent burn injuries. AIIMS Bhubaneswar was constantly in touch with AIIMS Delhi for the treatment of the girl. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday evening told the media that they could airlift the patient to AIIMS Delhi if the situation demanded. The girl was taken in a life support ambulance at around 12.30 pm from AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The ambulance was taken via road to Biju Patnaik International Airport for airlifting. Traffic DCP Tapan Mohanty said they made a green corridor to take the patient to the airport in 10 minutes. AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Ashutosh Biswas said the condition of the girl is critical. 'She sustained 70-75 percent burns. She is mentally and physically traumatised. She needs cardiovascular care,' he added. On Saturday, he said they were trying to keep her blood pressure under control. She was in ICU with oxygen support but not on a ventilator. They were observing her closely and monitoring her vitals, cardiac problems, and respiratory system. The patient was conscious and speaking. The young girl, a Class IX dropout, was walking to a relative's house on the village outskirts, one kilometre away from her home, when the horrific attack occurred at around 8.30 am on Saturday. After the girl screamed out of pain, the miscreants fled the spot. The girl ran towards a house and asked for help. The family members of the house doused her flames and gave her new clothes to wear. Later, police and family members of the girl took her to AIIMS Bhubaneswar. This incident created a hue and cry in the state. Political parties have started demonstrations and protest dharnas at the hospital, demanding justice for the girl. The incident happened exactly a week after the incident of the Balasore girl's self-immolation.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
3 men waylay 15-yr-old girl, set her ablaze in Puri
Representative Image BHUBANESWAR/PURI: Three men on a bike waylaid a 15-year-old girl a kilometre from her home, poured kerosene over her and set her afire, in Odisha's Puri district on Saturday. The girl is fighting for her life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. A 14-member medical team has been formed for her treatment. The attack took place around 8:30am, when the girl, a Class IX dropout, was walking to a relative's house. The accused forcibly took her to the banks of Bhargavi river, set her ablaze and fled as she screamed in pain. The girl ran towards a house and asked for help. "I was shocked to see her on fire. I doused the flames... I enquired about her family and asked them to come immediately. Then, we called an ambulance and police. They took her to hospital," said a man who helped the teen first. AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Ashutosh Biswas said the girl's condition is critical. "She sustained 70-75 percent burns and is traumatised. She needs cardiovascular care. She is in ICU with oxygen support, but not on a ventilator. Our priority is to keep her blood pressure under control. We can speak about the outcome of treatment after 48 hours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you have a mouse? Play this for 1 minute and see why everyone is crazy about it. Play Game Undo Till then, we will observe her closely and monitor her vitals. The patient is conscious and speaking," he added. Authorities are racing against time to find out the motive behind the attack and identify the perpetrators, with initial suspicions pointing towards a relationship gone sour. "A scientific team has reached the crime scene. A special squad has also been formed to nab the accused," said Puri SP Pinak Mishra. Police are scrutinising CCTV footages. Police found a bottle at the crime spot, believed to have been used to carry kerosene. The girl's statement was recorded in the presence of a magistrate. Her mother has lodged a formal police complaint. Meanwhile, deputy CM Pravati Parida said, "I am deeply saddened and shocked. The govt will bear all expenses of her treatment."
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
3 men set 15-year-old ablaze in Puri district, condition critical
Bhubaneswar/Puri: Three men on a bike waylaid a 15-year-old girl, a kilometre from her home, doused her with kerosene before setting her afire in Puri district on Saturday. The girl sustained 70 per cent burns and is fighting for her life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. A 14-member expert committee has been formed for her treatment. The girl, a Class IX dropout, was walking to a relative's house on the village outskirts when the attack took place around 8:30 am. The miscreants fled when the girl screamed in pain. The girl ran towards a house and asked for help. "I was shocked to see the girl on fire. I doused the flames and gave her new clothes. I enquired about her family members and asked them to come immediately. Later, we called an ambulance and police. They took her to the hospital," said a man, who helped the girl first. The man said he did not find the miscreants during the search. "The girl said the miscreants took her to a bush on the river embankment after putting a sedative-laced handkerchief on her face," he added. AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Ashutosh Biswas said the girl's condition is critical. "She sustained 70 to 75 per cent burns and is traumatised. She needs cardiovascular care. She is in ICU with oxygen support, but not on a ventilator. Our priority is to keep her blood pressure under control. We can speak about the outcome of treatment after 48 hours. Till then, we will observe her closely and monitor her vitals, cardiac problems, and respiratory system. The patient is conscious and speaking," he added. Authorities are racing against time to find out the motive behind the attack and identify the perpetrators, with initial suspicions pointing towards a relationship gone sour. "A scientific team has reached the crime scene. A special squad has been formed to nab the accused," said SP (Puri) Pinak Mishra. Police found a bottle believed to have been used to carry kerosene at the crime spot. "We are interrogating people. We are yet to ascertain the cause of the attack on the girl," he added. Police have examined and scrutinised local area CCTV footage. The girl's statement was recorded in the presence of the magistrate. Her mother lodged a formal complaint at the nearby police station. "We demand justice and immediate arrest of those involved," she wrote in her complaint. IG of police (central range) S Praveen Kumar reached the spot to take stock of the situation. Director general of police Y B Khurania is monitoring the investigation. "I am deeply saddened and shocked. The girl was immediately taken to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and all arrangements for her treatment have been made. The govt will bear all expenses of her treatment," said deputy chief minister Pravati Parida.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
City students bag prize for short film in nat'l contest
Ludhiana: Young filmmakers Mahi Saluja and Rabbya Wadhwa , both from Ludhiana and students of Class IX, have won the second prize in the WAVES Young Filmmakers Challenge in the junior category. It was organised by the information and broadcasting ministry, GoI. The competition formed a key highlight of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Mahi and Rabbya's thought-provoking short film on the theme of humanity and technology earned national acclaim, making it to the top 10 finalists and winning them a coveted spot in the grand finale. Jubilant on return after receiving the award in Mumbai, Mahi and Rabbya said they were surprised that the film was selected among the top 10 from entries from across the country. The award was conferred upon the finalists by L Murugan, MoS (information and broadcasting and parliamentary affairs), and veteran actor Anupam Kher. The summit was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, who described WAVES as "a wave of culture, creativity, and universal connectivity." Commending the young talents, Anuja Kaushal, principal of their school, BCM Arya Model School, stated, "This remarkable accomplishment showcases the creativity, expression, and innovation that our students bring to life when provided with the right opportunities. We are incredibly proud of Mahi and Rabbya for bringing national recognition and inspiring their peers.
