Tragedy in Kendrapara: The Silent Outcry Against Administrative Neglect

In Odisha's Kendrapara, a 19-year-old female student's tragic suicide highlights alleged administrative neglect, as police transfer an ASI who reportedly refused to register her FIR. Accusations of systemic failures and political demands for inquiries surface as local parties call for accountability and justice.

The tragic death of a 19-year-old college student in Odisha's Kendrapara has sparked a wave of outrage, as allegations of administrative neglect come to the fore. The young woman, a victim of blackmail by an ex-boyfriend, set herself on fire after allegedly failing to get police assistance when trying to register an FIR against him.

Police transferred an Assistant Sub Inspector, Sailendra Mohan Palei, accused of neglecting the victim's plea six months ago. The local authorities have now registered an unnatural death case, pending a formal complaint from the family.

Opposition and ruling party leaders have descended on the victim's village, demanding high-level inquiries and accountability. Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik criticized the state's administration, citing neglect and systemic failures as contributing factors to multiple similar tragedies in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)