Abducted by truck driver, Bhadrak woman rescued from Keonjhar; accused arrested

A woman, who was allegedly abducted by a truck driver from near the Charampa Reserve Police Line in Bhadrak late on Wednesday night, has been rescued safely from Keonjhar. Police arrested the accused driver from Jhumpura area.

The chilling act was captured on CCTV cameras, which showed the driver forcibly taking the woman away. The footage soon went viral, sparking public outrage and raising questions over security arrangements in the area.

Police said the woman was rescued following swift action, and the accused was taken into custody for interrogation.

“Preliminary findings suggest the woman is not in a stable mental condition. A case has been registered, and the Truck Drivers’ Association is also being questioned,” Additional SP Arupa Abhishek Behera had said.

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The incident has triggered concern among residents, who demanded stricter patrolling and enhanced security measures, particularly in sensitive zones, to prevent similar crimes in the future.