Good morning. A tragic case in Delhi takes a suspicious turn as police backtrack on their ‘gas cylinder explosion’ theory following an Odisha student’s death from burns. What began as a domestic accident claim now smolders with allegations of harassment and possible foul play, leaving authorities scrambling to rewrite their script—and the public demanding answers hotter than the initial flames.

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A young woman from Odisha, who was hospitalized in Delhi with severe burn injuries, has died days after the incident. Police reports initially characterized her condition as critical but survivable.

Key details:

• The victim, identified as a college student, was airlifted to Delhi for specialized treatment but succumbed to her injuries.
• Authorities initially claimed the burns resulted from a "cooking gas cylinder explosion" at her residence.

Disputed narrative:

After her death, police revised their statement, acknowledging inconsistencies in the initial account. Forensic teams are now investigating whether the incident involved foul play. Family members allege she faced harassment prior to the incident, though no formal complaint had been filed.

Current status:

• A murder case has been registered, but no arrests have been made.
• Officials state they are awaiting autopsy results and digital evidence analysis to determine the exact cause.

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