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The mortal remains of Soumyashree, the 20-year-old Fakir Mohan College student who succumbed to burn injuries after self-immolation, were consigned to flames on Tuesday in her native village Palasia under Bhograi block in Balasore district.

Her last rites were performed amidst heart-wrenching scenes as grieving family members, relatives, and villagers bid her a tearful farewell.

Soumyashree had attempted self-immolation on the college campus on Saturday, accusing the Head of the Education Department of prolonged harassment and demanding sexual favours. She had reportedly filed several complaints, but no substantial action was t...