Are Girls Safe? Another minor alleges rape in Odisha

Bhadrak: In yet another shocking incident, a minor girl was allegedly raped by a man at Karanapalli village under Bansda police limits of Bhadrak district, police said today.

As per the allegations, the incident took place when the girl was carrying water for her elder sister who was fishing, when one Bimaleswar Majhi of the same village dragged her to a secluded place and raped her and fled the spot.

A case was registered following a complaint lodged by her family members against Majhi at the Bansda police station.

Soon, police initiated an investigation and later conducted a medical examination on the girl. Meanwhile, sources said the accused is absconding after the incident.

"When I was on way, Bimala intercepted and asked me to see whether something has fallen into his eyes. But there was nothing. He dragged me to a secluded place near the pond," alleged the minor rape survivor.

In a similar incident, police detained two youths for allegedly raping and attacking a woman in Gurundia village of Sundergarh district on Wednesday.

As per sources, the woman, while going to work, was intercepted by two youths and dragged to a nearby place. When she protested, the youths attacked and allegedly raped her. Following a complaint, police detained the duo while further investigation into the incident is on.