Bhubaneswar, Nov 7: A deeply disturbing incident has come to light in the capital city, where a young woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a hotel on pretext of job offer.

The accused, identified as Naresh Kumar Dalai, has been arrested and taken into custody by Tamando Police.

According to reports, the victim had been searching for employment on OLX when she came across a listing for a “Rosaline Personal Assistant (Female Required)” position. She messaged the advertiser and later communicated with the accused via WhatsApp.

After exchanging contact details, the accused invited the woman to DN Regalia Mall, claiming that the company’s head office was located at SS International Hotel.

Upon arrival, the victim was allegedly taken to the hotel room where she was sexually assaulted.

The accused also reportedly recorded the assault on video.

Following the survivor’s complaint, Tamando Police swiftly arrested Naresh Kumar Dalai. Authorities have seized his mobile phone and motorcycle as part of the investigation.

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The case has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about online job scams and the safety of women seeking employment.

Police have urged job seekers to verify the authenticity of listings and exercise caution when responding to offers from unknown sources.

An investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.