OSCPCR takes suo motu cognizance of Rourkela minor girl gang rape case, seeks report within 7 days

The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) on Monday took suo motu cognizance of the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl in Rourkela on September 21 evening. 

According to sources, the OSCPCR has served notices to the inspector in charge (IIC) of the Plant Site police station, the district child protection officer (DCPO) and the chief district medical officer (CDMO), asking them to submit an investigation, action taken and status reports within seven days. 

Earlier in the day, the Plant Site Police took the three arrested accused to the crime spot for scene recreation. 

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Meanwhile, a police team has been formed which will investigate to find out if any other persons are involved in the case and if required, go out of the district and the state to apprehend them. The medical tests of the three accused were conducted at Rourkela Government Hospital.

“The scientific team has been visiting the crime spot. A dog squad has also been pressed into service. I hope we will complete the investigation soon and submit the charge sheet in the court so that the victim gets justice as soon as possible,” said Rourkela SP Brijesh Rai. 

On September 21 evening, a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped and her sibling, who is also a minor, was sexually assaulted by some youths near Birsa Munda Chhak in Rourkela.