18th July 2025, Kotpad : A protest was held in Kotpad regarding the suicide of a student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore district. Students of Kotpad College, along with various social organizations, organized a protest rally. Through media associations, the students marched from the college premises to Gandhi Chowk, where they lit candles and paid tribute to the departed soul of Soumyashree Bishi.
They raised slogans demanding proper justice for the late student, chanting, “Sister Soumyashree will remain immortal.” All the students of Kotpad College were present in today’s protest and observed a two-minute silence praying for Soumyashree’s soul to rest in peace.
The rally also included the college principal and voiced strong opposition to the Head of Department (HOD), demanding strict punishment for those involved in the incident. The protestors urged the government to ensure that no one mistreats any female student in the future and demanded that justice be served.
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