Odisha: Jharkhand girl found unconscious; police suspect sexual assault

India Oct 18, 2025

A 17-year-old girl from Jharkhand was found seriously injured and semi-conscious at Bhubaneswar's Capital Hospital on October 16, 2025.
Doctors suspected sexual assault and quickly involved the police, who registered a case.
The girl is under close medical care and showing signs of trauma.

Police uncover sex racket during investigation

While investigating, police raided a house in Bhubaneswar's Laxmisagar area and discovered a sex racket connected to the case.
Ten women—including a minor from Jharkhand—were rescued from forced prostitution.
Two women have been detained, one male suspect is still missing, and police are reviewing CCTV footage while trying to contact the survivor's family.