FIR Against Odisha Man For Rape Attempt On Niece

Rourkela: As Odisha continues to boil amid protests over rising rape cases, an alleged rape attempt on a minor girl in Rourkela by none other than her maternal uncle has once again raised questions over the safety and security of girls and women in the state.

As per reports, the victim, who is an orphan, was staying with her maternal uncle & aunt in Rourkela under Plant Site Police Station. It is alleged that her uncle had tried to molest her previously too.

On Wednesday morning though, her uncle allegedly attempted to rape her in an inebriated condition. Fortunately, the victim escaped and lodged a complaint with police. However, she was allegedly attacked by her aunt for doing so.

The girl also alleged that her uncle had some objectionable pictures of her too, taken while she was asleep.

Sources said an FIR under POCSO Act has been registered in the police station in connection with the incident.