Another rape case rocks Rourkela, youth detained for ‘sexually assaulting’ minor girl

The Rourkela city under Sundargarh district witnessed another case of sexual assault. In the latest incident, a minor girl was allegedly raped by a 25-year-old youth from her neighborhood.

A complaint in this regard has been lodged at Raghnathpali police station.

The accused has been detained and he is being interrogated by senior police officials. Police also visited the spot as part of the investigation process.

Meanwhile, the victim has been admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital for treatment.

The incident has triggered concern and outrage within the local community. Residents and leaders are calling for justice and are urging authorities to ensure a thorough investigation.

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Earlier a month back, a minor girl was allegedly abducted and gang raped by three youths in the city.  The miscreants forcibly took the girl while she was roaming near Bisra Chowk in Rourkela. They kept her in a room for three days and allegedly gang-raped her.

The girl somehow managed to run away from the spot and informed about the incident to her family members. Subsequently, the family members registered a complaint at Uditnagar police station.

The repeated incidents of sexual assault and other crimes have raised questions over the efficiency of the police in Rourkela.

Earlier in September, 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.

These cases underscore the importance of safeguarding minors and the urgent need for effective legal mechanisms to address such grievous offences. It also highlights the broader societal issue of violence against women and children, demanding collective introspection and action.