Crime News / 4-yr-old tribal girl allegedly raped in Mayurbhanj; suspect detained
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A 4-year-old tribal girl was allegedly raped in the Jamda police station area of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district; police have detained a minor as a suspect in the case and lodged a POCSO case.
Baripada, Oct 29: A 4-year-old tribal girl was allegedly raped in the Jamda police station area of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, a source said on Thursday.
Police have detained a minor as a suspect in the case and lodged a POCSO case.
According to a source, the child was playing near her house when a minor boy from the village allegedly took her away. She reportedly returned home crying, following which her family learnt about the alleged incident.
The child was initially admitted to the Rairangpur Sub-Divisional Hospital as her condition was serious. She was subsequently shifted to Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital in Baripada after her condition became critical. Her health condition is now reported to be stable.
Police have detained a minor as a suspect in the case and lodged a POCSO case.
According to a source, the child was playing near her house when a minor boy from the village allegedly took her away. She reportedly returned home crying, following which her family learnt about the alleged incident.
The child was initially admitted to the Rairangpur Sub-Divisional Hospital as her condition was serious. She was subsequently shifted to Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital in Baripada after her condition became critical. Her health condition is now reported to be stable.
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Scientific team examines crime scene
Rairangpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Birendra Senapati confirmed that the accused was a minor and said the case was sensitive.
"The accused is a minor. This is a very sensitive case. The scientific team has launched a probe at the crime scene. The local IIC is also there," Senapati said.
Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act at Jamda police station and detained the minor suspect. Further investigation is underway.
Students seek strict action
Meanwhile, the students' union of Rairangpur College submitted a memorandum to the Bamanghati Sub-Collector, demanding strict punishment for the accused in accordance with the law.
The investigation is continuing.
Scientific team examines crime scene
Rairangpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Birendra Senapati confirmed that the accused was a minor and said the case was sensitive.
"The accused is a minor. This is a very sensitive case. The scientific team has launched a probe at the crime scene. The local IIC is also there," Senapati said.
Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act at Jamda police station and detained the minor suspect. Further investigation is underway.
Students seek strict action
Meanwhile, the students' union of Rairangpur College submitted a memorandum to the Bamanghati Sub-Collector, demanding strict punishment for the accused in accordance with the law.
The investigation is continuing.
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