The minor girl who had been critically injured after being set on fire by miscreants for opposing eve-teasing in Kalahandi district, was shifted to Ispat General Hospital (IGH) here for treatment.
"Her condition is critical and doctors are keeping a constant watch," said a senior doctor at IGH.
The girl is being treated free of cost as the state government is bearing all her medical expenses, a senior district official said.
Collector of Sundergarh B S Punia said, "I have instructed the IGH authorities not to charge any money from the girl's family as the state government is bearing all the expenses."
The 10th standard student, who had been set on fire at Madhupur village in Lanjigarh block, was shifted to IGH from Veer Surendra Sai Hospital, Burla yesterday.
She was first treated at Bhawanipatna hospital, but was shifted to Burla after her condition deteriorated. Finally she was brought here yesterday as IGH was fully equipped for burn injuries, the doctors said.
Meanwhile, a team of the Crime Branch Police from Cuttack consisting of three inspectors today visited the girl and spoke to her parents.
The statement of the girl was recorded by Executive Magistrate Nibharani Bhattarchaya, police said.
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and member of State Women Commission Snehanjali Mohanty also visited IGH.
Six persons have been arrested so far in connection with the January 12 incident. Those arrested include the two main accused and their parents.
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