Woman 'harassed' by miscreants in Bhubaneswar park, video goes viral

Amid a series of back-to-back gang rape cases, the capital city of Bhubaneswar has once again been jolted by a disturbing incident after a video purportedly showing the harassment of a young woman in a public park went viral on social media. The incident has triggered widespread concern and outrage, once again bringing the issue of women’s safety in the so-called smart city into sharp focus.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place at a park under the jurisdiction of the Capital police station. In the viral video, two to three miscreants are allegedly seen misbehaving with the woman in full public view. The footage reportedly shows the woman being manhandled and dragged, even as her male companion is present at the spot.

Public Safety in Question

The incident is believed to have occurred openly, raising serious questions about public safety and the growing audacity of antisocial elements in the city. The circulation of the video has alarmed citizens and sparked strong reactions across various quarters.

Police Case Registered

After the video surfaced and spread widely on social media, a complaint was lodged at the Capital police station. Acting on the complaint, police registered a case and initiated an investigation to reconstruct the sequence of events and identify those involved.

Search for Accused Underway

Police sources said efforts are underway to trace the accused with the help of the viral video and other technical evidence. CCTV footage from the surrounding areas is also being examined to gather further clues. However, despite repeated attempts, an official reaction from the police was not available at the time of filing this report.

Renewed Debate on Women’s Safety

The incident has reignited public debate over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bhubaneswar and the safety of women in public spaces. Many residents have demanded stringent action against the accused and increased police patrolling in public areas to prevent such incidents in the future.