New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his condolences over the death of a 15-year-old girl who died while undergoing treatment in AIIMS after she was allegedly set on fire by miscreants in the Balanga area of Odisha's Puri district on June 19.

The girl, who had sustained 75 per cent burns, was airlifted from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to AIIMS New Delhi on July 19 and was admitted to the Burn ICU.

In a post on X, Pradhan said, "I am deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear the news of the demise of the minor who was under treatment due to an unfortunate incident in the Balanga area of Puri district. I pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul and express my condolences to the grieving family. May the Lor...