Bhubaneswar, July 18 -- Holding systemic failure responsible for the tragic death of Soumyashree, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today announced that it will continue statewide protests until justice is served.
The party has declared plans to hold a massive gherao (picketing) of all Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) offices across the state on July 21.
Addressing a press conference, BJD Senior Vice-President Debi Prasad Mishra said Soumyashree's death has deeply saddened the entire state, and the party is committed to ensuring justice for the victim and her family.
Soumyashree succumbed to burn injuries on July 14 at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after attempting self-immolation on July 12 with...