New Delhi, July 20 -- The 15-year-old girl, who was set on fire by miscreants at Balanga in Puri, has been airlifted from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to AIIMS in the national capital for advanced treatment.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said that the State government will airlift the minor girl, who was set on fire by miscreants in Puri, to AIIMS Delhi for advanced medical care as per the advice of the doctors. The minor had suffered 70 per cent burns in the incident.

"We are reviewing the situation. The state government is prepared to shift her to Delhi AIIMS for advanced treatment if needed. Although the victim has suffered up to 70 per cent burns, she is still able to speak. I have spoken to the hospital director....she ...