Two held for gang rape of minor near popular tourist site in Odisha
Police then registered a gang rape case following the fresh complaint and arrested two persons. A scientific team visited the spot and collected evidence.
According to the police report, at around 4 am on December 11, the victim’s mother lodged a complaint alleging that her minor daughter and her male friend were robbed and assaulted by two people while returning from Dhauli.
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At least two people have been arrested in Bhubaneswar over the past two days, while a hunt is on for two more, for allegedly raping a minor as she was returning with her male friend from a popular tourist destination near the city, police said.
Police said the incident occurred on December 10 around 8 pm. According to the police report, at around 4 am on December 11, the victim’s mother lodged a complaint alleging that her minor daughter and her male friend were robbed and assaulted by two people while returning from Dhauli. The complainant also alleged the theft of a gold chain and a silver item, based on which police initially registered a property offence case.
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Hours later, the complainant and the victim appeared before the police and alleged that the victim had been sexually assaulted by the two accused.
Police then registered a gang rape case following the fresh complaint and arrested two persons. A scientific team visited the spot and collected evidence. “The girl’s medical examination was conducted and her statement was recorded before a court,” a senior police officer said.
While police have not revealed the identity of the accused, citing the sensitivity of the case, they said efforts are on to arrest the remaining accused involved in the crime.
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The incident has also raised concern as it is the second such case near a popular tourist site in the state in the past six months. In June, a college student was sexually assaulted, in which police arrested at least 10 persons.
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik took to X, calling the case “an issue that is extremely touching and distressing” and blaming the BJP-led state government.
“Barbarism and anarchy have crossed their limits; the state capital is becoming unsafe. Criminals are fearless, the government is losing credibility…. The BJP government’s failure to ensure a safe environment for women in the capital exposes its gross negligence and insensitive conduct. The government must take strict measures… (and) must be proactive in preventing it beforehand,” he posted.
According to the police report, at around 4 am on December 11, the victim’s mother lodged a complaint alleging that her minor daughter and her male friend were robbed and assaulted by two people while returning from Dhauli.
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