In a distressing development, a minor girl was subjected to a brutal gang-rape in Sambalpur, Odisha. The incident occurred in Jujumora, under the jurisdiction of the Jujumora police station, on Sunday evening. Following a complaint, the police acted promptly and arrested three individuals implicated in the crime, while two other suspects are still at large. The authorities are actively pursuing them.
The police report indicates that the victim was outside her home, having gone to relieve herself, when she was accosted by five men who then assaulted her. After the traumatic experience, the victim informed her family, who subsequently filed a complaint at the Jujumora police station on Sunday night. The police responded immediately, arresting three suspects by Monday morning. The search for the remaining two continues.
SP Mukesh Bhamu confirmed that a complaint had been lodged at the Jujumora police station concerning the gang-rape of a minor girl. The Jujumora police responded immediately to the information, leading to the arrest of three suspects who have confessed to their involvement. The complaint names five individuals in total.
Three of the accused, including the primary perpetrator, have been apprehended. The remaining two are expected to be arrested shortly. The victim was on her way to relieve herself when the attack occurred. The perpetrators are from the local area. The investigation will intensify after the victim’s statement is recorded and further examinations are carried out. The victim is a 14-year-old, ninth-grade student.
The incident has ignited public anger. The community is demanding justice for the victim. The police have appealed for peace and assured a comprehensive investigation into the matter.