Odisha: College Attendant Sets Himself On Fire In Bhubaneswar, Investigation Underway

The incident triggered a panic on the campus located in the Khandagiri area, police said. 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.

PTI Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 09:37 AM IST
Odisha: College Attendant Sets Himself On Fire In Bhubaneswar, Investigation Underway | Representational Image

Odisha: College Attendant Sets Himself On Fire In Bhubaneswar, Investigation Underway | Representational Image

Bhubaneswar: An attendant of a private college in Bhubaneswar allegedly set himself on fire on the campus on Tuesday, police said.

Incident Triggers Panic

The incident triggered a panic on the campus located in the Khandagiri area, they said.

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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Published on: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 09:37 AM IST

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