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5th Grade Girl Sets Herself on Fire at Patna School, Students Protest

A 5th grade girl set herself on fire in the bathroom of Chitkohra Girls School in Patna on Wednesday. She was seriously burned before anyone could help. The girl was taken to PMCH hospital but later died during treatment. Angry students protested and damaged school property. Police came to control the situation but were attacked by students and their families. The reason behind the girl's action is still being investigated. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 18:36 IST; source: link)