Bhubaneswar, July 19 -- The cousin of the minor girl who was set on fire by miscreants in Odisha's Puri has demanded the death penalty for the culprits of the case.

The cousin of the victim said that an FIR has been filed into the matter. He said that the doctors have said that the victim has suffered 70 per cent burns and her condition is critical.

A minor was set on fire by some miscreants in Odisha's Puri, following which she was admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

"We filed a Police complaint, investigation is underway. We demand the death penalty for the culprits...We don't know who the accused are. She saw them, she would be able to speak better. Doctors have said that she suffered 70% burns. They have told us that she is critical but...