Cheating / Odisha Police Arrest Man Accused of Marrying Multiple Women

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: A man from Odisha’s Nayagada district has been arrested on charges of rape and alleged deception after multiple women accused him of marrying them under false pretences and abandoning them after establishing relationships.

The accused, identified as Kailash Chandra Behera of Kothasahi under Odagaon police station limits in Nayagada district, was arrested by the Women Police Station following a complaint lodged by one of the alleged victims.

According to police sources, Kailash is accused of a long pattern of exploiting women by promising marriage and a stable relationship.

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Investigators alleged that he initially married around 35 years ago and later entered into relationships with several other women, allegedly marrying them one after another while concealing his previous relationships.

The accused allegedly developed intimate relationships with women after assuring them of marriage and commitment. Complaints further claim that he abandoned several women after the relationships progressed. Some victims have also alleged that they became pregnant before being deserted by the accused.

The case came to light after one of the women approached police, leading to an investigation by the Women Police Station. Based on the complaint and preliminary findings, police arrested Kailash on rape-related charges.

Authorities said allegations have surfaced that the accused married as many as five women. Investigators are now examining whether there are additional victims connected to the case and whether more complaints may emerge as the probe progresses.

Police officials stated that the investigation is continuing and further details are expected to surface as evidence is collected.