Bhubaneshwar, July 15 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the family of the Balasore student, who self-immolated herself in protest over sexual harassment by her teacher.

Chief Minister Majhi expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of the 20-year-old Fakir Mohan Autonomous College student and assured that all guilty will be "strictly" punished.

"Hearing the news of the demise of the victimised student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, the Honorable Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep sorrow and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul. The Honorable Chief Minister has directed that a proper investigation of the incident be conducted an...