Man sets himself on fire on college campus in Bhubaneswar, rescued
Press Trust of India | August 12, 2025 | 10:58 PM IST | 1 min read
The incident caused panic at the Khandagiri college campus. The injured man was taken to AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, and police are investigating the reasons behind the self-immolation.
NEW DELHI: An attendant of a private college in Bhubaneswar allegedly set himself on fire on the campus on Tuesday, police said. The incident triggered a panic on the campus located in the Khandagiri area, they said.
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The man, identified as Rakesh Pani of Bijnarapur in Jajpur district, was immediately rushed to AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. He sustained around 15 per cent burn injuries, they added. Police said an investigation is underway to ascertain what forced him to take the step.
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