Balasore, Aug. 7 -- The crime brach of Odisa is investigating "all the aspects" into the death of 20-year-old Odisha college student, who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor of her college.

Crime Branch Superintendent of Police Anirudha Routray told, "On the directions of Director General of Police, I am reviewing the progress of the investigation...We are investigating all the aspects...It is a sensitive case, that's why the investigation is taking some time..."

The opposition in Odisha has criticised the BJP-led state government over a recent surge in crimes against women, which have drawn significant public attention.

The death of a 20-year-old student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, who had alle...