India • Jul 01, 2025

Odisha schoolgirl brutally raped, 1 arrested

An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 22-year-old distant relative inside a school toilet in Ganjam district, Odisha, on June 28.
According to her mother's complaint, the accused tied the girl's hands and legs before assaulting her.
Sadly, this is just one of three reported sexual assault cases in the district in the past month.

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Accused arrested from nearby village

Police arrested the accused on July 1 from a nearby village.
Both he and the victim have undergone medical examinations, and her statement has been officially recorded. The case falls under sections for rape and the POCSO Act.
Meanwhile, police are also investigating two other recent sexual assault cases in Ganjam to address growing concerns about safety in the area.