Balasore, July 15 -- Amid deep personal loss and growing public outrage, the bereaved family of Soumyashree Bisi, the FM College student who succumbed to burn injuries, continues to place unwavering faith in the government and its justice system.

"I have faith in the government and its system. I believe my daughter will get justice," said Soumyashree's father, speaking to reporters after her last rites were performed. "Sir (the Chief Minister) sent me an SMS and assured me of a proper investigation. Nothing will happen if we lose faith in the government, administration, and the rule of law."

Despite the rising uproar from opposition parties-including the BJP and Congress-who have accused the state machinery of systemic failure that alle...