New Delhi, July 15 -- Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja condemned the death of a 20-year-old student in Balasore's college, after she succumbed to her injuries following a self-immolation bid and demanded strong action against the authorities and people responsible for the incident.

Speaking to ANI, Raja termed the incident "shocking".

"It is a very shocking incident. What is happening with the women across the nation, particularly in Odisha? How could such a heinous crime take place after repeated appeals made by the student? The authority and govt did not take any action? Our party condemns this and demands that the authorities must be made accountable for such crimes. The state government should take responsibil...