Puri, July 19 || In yet another horrifying incident in Odisha, a teenager was set ablaze by three unidentified assailants in Balanga police station in the Puri district, police said on Saturday.
The victim has suffered 70 per cent burn injuries and has been referred to AIIMS Bhubaneshwar for further medical treatment.
Police said that they have initiated the investigation and assured that strict action will be taken against the accused.
Speaking to the reporters, SP Pinak Mishra said, "This morning, Balanga Police Station received information about a minor girl who was attacked and assaulted by some individuals, and some inflammable substance was used to set her on fire. She has been referred to AIIMS Odisha after rescue."
"We immediately took note of the incident. If anyone is found to be associated with this crime, strict action will be taken. We are investigating the case from multiple angles," he added.
The victim's relative, speaking to the media, expressed shock over the brutality and demanded strict action against the culprits.
"The girl is like a sister to me. We were shocked when we received the news through the media. No one in our village could initially believe such a thing had happened," he said.