Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: In a disturbing incident, a minor girl was found in a bloodied condition in the Ashok Nagar locality of Bhubaneswar late Friday evening.

The victim, originally from Bihar and currently residing in the capital city, was rescued by local police and rushed to Capital Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment.

According to preliminary reports, the circumstances leading to her injuries remain unclear.

Police have launched an investigation to determine how the girl came to be in such state.

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Authorities are currently gathering evidence and speaking to potential witnesses.

The girl’s statement will be recorded once she recovers and is deemed fit to speak.

While police have registered a case, meanwhile, the shocking incident has triggered panic and anger among locals, who have demanded swift action to nab the culprit.

More details are awaited as the investigation progresses.