Balasore, July 15 -- The Balasore district unit of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has called for a Balasore bandh from 6 AM to 2 PM on July 16 in protest against the tragic death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College.
The BJD alleged that apathy and inaction on the part of the college authorities, the district administration, and political leadership contributed to the death of Soumyashree, who set herself
on fire after repeatedly seeking justice against a professor she accused of mental harassment and demands for sexual favours.
Senior BJD leader and former MP R K Jena said that all educational institutions, business establishments, and public transport services-except for essential services-will rema...