JAJPUR: A 14-year-old girl sustained critical burn injuries after accidentally falling into a vessel of boiling water at Nathapur village under Bari Ramachandrapur police limits in Jajpur district on Monday. The incident took place when the girl was boiling water in a vessel for a hot shower in the morning. Sources said due to the chilly weather, Simran was boiling water to take bath before leaving for school. After preliminary treatment, she was shifted to Jajpur district headquarters hospital (DHH) for advanced medical care. A doctor in the DHH said the girl has suffered serious burns and her condition remains critical.

Source: Indian Express January 13, 2026 04:09 UTC