3 forest officials detained for rape bid on woman

Balasore: Three forest guards were brutally beaten up after locals caught them attempting to rape a woman at Tenda village of Nilagiri in Balasore on Friday night.

According to reports, four forest officials allegedly attempted to rape the woman, who was sleeping along with her minor daughter on a scaffolding to watch and protect her paddy crops from wild animal attacks. On the fateful night, the woman's husband could not accompany her due to some work.

Villagers rushed to the spot after the woman raised an alarm when the forest guards tried to sexually assault her. They caught hold of three guards, beat them up and detained them till police arrived. However, the fourth accused managed to escape.

"We want justice as the forest officials have committed an offence," said the woman's brother.

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Dinabandhu Mohant, assistant sub-inspector of Nilagiri police station informed that a detailed inquiry will be conducted basing on the complaint filed by the woman's family.