Crime News / Attempted Abduction Of Three Women And Minor Alleged At Baramunda ISBT Area, Police Probe NGO's Role
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Three young women and a minor were found hiding beneath parked buses at Bhubaneswar's Baramunda ISBT on Monday night, alleging they were being pursued by individuals linked to an NGO-run shelter home.
Bhubaneswar, Jun 9: A serious allegation of attempted abduction involving three young women, along with a minor, surfaced on Tuesday from the Baramunda inter-state bus terminal (ISBT) area in Bhubaneswar, prompting a police investigation into the role of individuals associated with an NGO-run shelter home.
The incident reportedly took place on Monday night when the three women and the minor arrived at the bus stand in a frightened condition and allegedly sought to escape from persons pursuing them.
Women Found Hiding At Bus Terminal
According to a source, the women were seen running through the bus stand premises before taking shelter in nearby lanes and even hiding beneath parked buses.
Security personnel deployed at the bus stand noticed the situation and intervened after observing a group of women, reportedly linked to an NGO, chasing them.
Allegations Of Forced Relocation
During the rescue, the women allegedly told security staff that they were being taken away against their wishes.
The allegations have triggered suspicions that attempts were being made to shift them outside the district. However, police have not officially confirmed any trafficking or abduction angle and are continuing their investigation.
Police Take Custody Of Women
The rescued women were subsequently handed over to the Baramunda ISBT Police Outpost. After preliminary questioning, police shifted them to a short-stay home for their safety and further counselling.
Also Read: Woman Alleges Rape At Hotel In Pipili; Relative Arrested From Jajpur
CCTV Footage Under Examination
Police have begun examining CCTV footage from the bus terminal and surrounding areas to establish the sequence of events and verify the allegations made by the women.
Police are also gathering information about the NGO and shelter home allegedly linked to the individuals involved.
Activities Of Shelter Home Under Scanner
The incident has raised questions about the functioning of the concerned NGO and the conduct of its staff.
Officials said all aspects of the case are being examined, including whether the women had voluntarily accompanied the NGO workers or whether there was any attempt to move them without their consent.
The incident reportedly took place on Monday night when the three women and the minor arrived at the bus stand in a frightened condition and allegedly sought to escape from persons pursuing them.
Women Found Hiding At Bus Terminal
According to a source, the women were seen running through the bus stand premises before taking shelter in nearby lanes and even hiding beneath parked buses.
Security personnel deployed at the bus stand noticed the situation and intervened after observing a group of women, reportedly linked to an NGO, chasing them.
Allegations Of Forced Relocation
During the rescue, the women allegedly told security staff that they were being taken away against their wishes.
The allegations have triggered suspicions that attempts were being made to shift them outside the district. However, police have not officially confirmed any trafficking or abduction angle and are continuing their investigation.
Police Take Custody Of Women
The rescued women were subsequently handed over to the Baramunda ISBT Police Outpost. After preliminary questioning, police shifted them to a short-stay home for their safety and further counselling.
Also Read: Woman Alleges Rape At Hotel In Pipili; Relative Arrested From Jajpur
CCTV Footage Under Examination
Police have begun examining CCTV footage from the bus terminal and surrounding areas to establish the sequence of events and verify the allegations made by the women.
Police are also gathering information about the NGO and shelter home allegedly linked to the individuals involved.
Activities Of Shelter Home Under Scanner
The incident has raised questions about the functioning of the concerned NGO and the conduct of its staff.
Officials said all aspects of the case are being examined, including whether the women had voluntarily accompanied the NGO workers or whether there was any attempt to move them without their consent.
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