Crime in Odisha / Woman Accuses Partner of Physical Exploitation, False Promise of Marriage
·3 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- A woman in Bhubaneswar has accused Soumya Ranjan Gadanayak of exploiting her sexually on the promise of marriage.
- Police have arrested the accused and initiated due legal procedures, including medical examination and statement recording.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 12: A fresh case of alleged deception in the guise of love and marriage has surfaced in Bhubaneswar after a young woman filed a complaint accusing her partner of exploiting her physically on the promise of marriage.
According to the FIR lodged at Maitri Vihar police station, the accused -- identified as Soumya Ranjan Gadanayak from Banarpal in Angul district, currently working as a pharmacist in Delhi -- allegedly maintained a physical relationship with the woman after assuring her of marriage, only to later mislead her. Gadnayak allegedly engaged with another woman.
Acting on the complaint, police arrested Gadanayak and initiated formal procedures, including medical examination of the survivor and documentation of her statement as per legal protocol. The investigation is underway, and officials confirmed that the case has been registered under relevant sections based strictly on the survivor’s allegations.
The incident comes at a time when national data continues to highlight rising concerns regarding sexual offences committed under the pretext of marriage.
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report, India recorded 34,019 rape cases last year. Of these, 10,064 cases — nearly 30% — involved situations where the survivor reported rape after being allegedly deceived with a false promise of marriage.
Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha remain among the states where such cases are regularly reported, with NCRB noting that a majority of accused in rape cases fall within the age group of 18 to 30 years.
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Odisha registered 1,614 rape cases in 2023, including several incidents where the complaint involved allegations of sexual assault linked to fraudulent promises of marriage.
According to the FIR lodged at Maitri Vihar police station, the accused -- identified as Soumya Ranjan Gadanayak from Banarpal in Angul district, currently working as a pharmacist in Delhi -- allegedly maintained a physical relationship with the woman after assuring her of marriage, only to later mislead her. Gadnayak allegedly engaged with another woman.
Acting on the complaint, police arrested Gadanayak and initiated formal procedures, including medical examination of the survivor and documentation of her statement as per legal protocol. The investigation is underway, and officials confirmed that the case has been registered under relevant sections based strictly on the survivor’s allegations.
The incident comes at a time when national data continues to highlight rising concerns regarding sexual offences committed under the pretext of marriage.
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report, India recorded 34,019 rape cases last year. Of these, 10,064 cases — nearly 30% — involved situations where the survivor reported rape after being allegedly deceived with a false promise of marriage.
Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha remain among the states where such cases are regularly reported, with NCRB noting that a majority of accused in rape cases fall within the age group of 18 to 30 years.
Also Read: India’s LPG Cylinder Prices vs Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka; The Truth Will Stun You
Odisha registered 1,614 rape cases in 2023, including several incidents where the complaint involved allegations of sexual assault linked to fraudulent promises of marriage.
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