Odisha: Four hockey coaches detained for allegedly gang-raping minor
What's the story
Police have detained four hockey coaches in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 15-year-old girl trainee. The incident occurred on July 3, after a routine training session at the local stadium in Jajpur district in Odisha. The victim accused the coaches of luring her to a nearby lodge, where they allegedly raped her. Three of the coaches have been arrested, while one was released due to a lack of evidence of involvement.
Legal proceedings
Accused booked under relevant sections
The accused coaches, all in their thirties, have been booked under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Times of India reported. Jajpur Superintendent of Police Yashpratap Shrimal said a special team was formed, and four persons were detained immediately after receiving the complaint. Three of the accused were arrested, officials confirmed.
Investigation progress
Survivor's statement recorded in POCSO court
The survivor's statement has been recorded under Section 183 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) before a woman magistrate in the POCSO court. Her medical examination was conducted on Monday. Rajiv Mohanty, special public prosecutor in the POCSO court, confirmed that the victim's statement was recorded under Section 183 of BNSS.
Court proceedings
Survivor threatened with harm if she spoke about incident
The accused coaches will be produced in court on Tuesday as part of the legal proceedings. The police are continuing their investigation into this shocking incident. The survivor has been undergoing training at the Jajpur hockey stadium for two years and alleged that she was threatened with serious harm if she spoke about the incident.