Soumyashree Bisi’s death sparks a full college shutdown with HoD Education of FM College Sami Kumar Sahu now arrested
Somyashri Bishi, who is a student at FM Autonomous College, has died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, prompting widespread backlash and reactions. Following her tragic death, FM College has fully shut down all operations for the day. The college suspended classes and third-phase admissions, leaving many hopeful students disappointed.
Who is FM College, Balasore, Odisha HoD Sami Kumar Sahu, arrested in the death case of student Soumyashree Bisi
The college’s new principal Firoz Kumar Padhi came out and assured the public that the college would soon announce fresh admission dates. Authorities have also called an emergency high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, while several key officials, like the Deputy Chief Ministers, the Revenue Minister, and senior department secretaries, gathered to evaluate safety protocols and institutional accountability measures. Odisha CM Mohan Majhi even sanctioned a ₹20 lakh compensation aid to Soumyashree’s family.
Soumyashree, who had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after allegedly setting herself ablaze on campus in protest against s*xual harassment by Assistant Professor and HoD of Education at FM College, Balasore, Odisha Samir Kumar Sahu, breathed her last late Monday night after being admitted on 12 June.
Soumyashree Bisi was a bright and promising student who was enrolled at FM College in Balsore. Soumyashree Bisi came from a humble, middle-class family in Odisha, with her sudden death devastating her loved ones. She was a young woman in her early college years and was a second year integrated B.Ed student. Bisi’s untimely death cut short her personal dreams and also left a lasting impact on her peers and educators.
Assistant professor Samir Kumar Sahu heading the education department in Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore district was arrested after Soumyashree’s self immolation while college principal Dilip Ghosh was suspended. Samir had harassed age 20 Soumyashree and had asked her for s*xual favours to clear her backlogs after which she set herself on fire before passing away of her burns in AIIMs on 14 Hune, 2025.
Soumyashree Bisi, a 20-year-old B.Ed student at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, died after setting herself on fire.
“I appeal to the government to ensure the harshest punishment for those who did this to her,” said Balaram Bisi, Soumyashree’s father after she passed away in AIIMS on 14 June, 2025.
Good news is that CBFC saved Indian culture by deleting a 33 sec kissing scene from the new Superman movie. Nation is Saved. 🤩
Next :
Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore, Odhisha.Asst prof Samir Kumar Sahu, HOD of Edu Dept asked her some special favour or – I'll tank… pic.twitter.com/k1SEDuZ2W3
— RAHUL (@RahulSeeker) July 13, 2025
Heartbreaking 💔 | Odisha’s Shame
Soumyashree Bisi (20), a B.Ed student at Fakir Mohan College, Balasore, was allegedly harassed by her HoD Samir Kumar Sahu, who demanded sexual favours in exchange for academic leniency.
She filed a complaint on July 1, but the college cleared… pic.twitter.com/VgNMpJJUFO
— Saurabh Shrotriya (@MrShrotriya) July 15, 2025
A shocking news from Odisha’s Balasore has sent shockwaves across nation as the authorities found a dead body of a college student, who reportedly set herself ablaze. Not aware of the heartbreaking incident? Here’s what you need to know about.
Earlier, reports surfaced online revealing that the authorities of Balasore found the body of a college student, who allegedly set herself ablaze after an alleged s*xual harassment by a professor. On Tuesday, the dead body of the victim was transferred to her village where the funeral took place.
Meet the accused of Balasore victim Samir Sahu . pic.twitter.com/YYynjyanOR
— Surbhi (@SurrbhiM) July 15, 2025
As per reports, the victim’s dead body was cremated today in the presence of her family members and villagers. As per clips going viral across social media platforms such as X/Twitter and Instagram, thousands of people thronged the crematorium ground to attend her cremation.
To maintain order, the MP of Balasore, Pratap Sarangi and other district officials walked to the crematorium ground to attend her cremation from her house.
Good news is that CBFC saved Indian culture by deleting a 33 sec kissing scene from the new Superman movie. Nation is Saved. 🤩
Next :
Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore, Odhisha.Asst prof Samir Kumar Sahu, HOD of Edu Dept asked her some special favour or – I'll tank… pic.twitter.com/k1SEDuZ2W3
— RAHUL (@RahulSeeker) July 13, 2025
What Did Other Students Say?
As per counts given by the 20-year-old B.Ed., student she, accused the Head of the Education Department, Samira Kumar Sahu of s*xually harassing her. Allegedly the student set herself on fire in College Campus on Saturday over alleged inaction against the Professor.
As per official reports, her body was 95% burnt due to fire. The student was hurriedly admitted to the district hospital of Balasore, however, later she was shifted to IIM Bhubaneswar for further treatment.
Sexual harassment complaint ignored student sets herself on fire inside Odisha college campus.
Accused HOD "Samir Kumar Sahu" has been arrested and the principal suspended.
She is B.Ed. second-year student, and 90% of her body was burned. pic.twitter.com/iTdC9mWo2r
— هارون خان (@iamharunkhan) July 12, 2025
The death of the student has sparked a widespread debate amongst not just netizens, but also politicians, with Opposition leaders from BJD, and Congress calling the incident as “institutional betrayal.”
What Did the CM Say?
As per media reports, the Chief Minister has announced strong action against culprit and in addition, a compensation of Rs. 20 Lakh for the family of the deceased.
Meanwhile, the Congress party announced Odisha band call for 17th July as they are intending to protest the failure of justice redressal system in the state.
Moreover, the former CM of the State urged the Governor Hari Babu to ensure that action should not b e taken against the institute authorities, but also against those who failed to take any action despite victim’s desperate pleas.
ओडिशा में इंसाफ़ के लिए लड़ती एक बेटी की मौत, सीधे-सीधे BJP के सिस्टम द्वारा की गई हत्या है।
उस बहादुर छात्रा ने यौन शोषण के ख़िलाफ़ आवाज़ उठाई – लेकिन न्याय देने के बजाय, उसे धमकाया गया, प्रताड़ित किया गया, बार-बार अपमानित किया गया।
जिन्हें उसकी रक्षा करनी थी, वही उसे तोड़ते…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 15, 2025
As per Odisha’s State Congress President, Bhakta Charan Das, the bandh is being supported by approximately 8 parties, including the Left. In his statement, Das said, “She brought petrol, and everyone watched silently. No one acted.”
Additionally, taking the jab at the state’ educational system, Rahul Gandhi took to X/Twitter and penned, “organised murder by the system.”