Balasore, July 16 -- The father of the 20-year-old college student, who immolated herself in protest over alleged sexual harassment by her teacher, on Wednesday vowed to fight till his last breath for justice.

He also demanded that the government conduct a screening test before hiring someone as a teacher.

Speaking with ANI, he said, "Doesn't matter if someone does or doesn't do anything, I'll fight till my last breath for my daughter. My daughter has passed away. If I don't fight, then what will happen to someone else's daughter next time? I will fight for them. They should make strict laws. The government should do a screening before hiring people with such unethical thoughts."

"My daughter has taught me, Papa, fight till last breath...