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Woman Engineer Allegedly Assaulted at Gunpoint in Bhubaneswar
A 26-year-old engineer told police that a masked stranger entered her apartment in Bhubaneswar.
She said the man sexually assaulted her.
Police said he allegedly showed something that looked like a gun or toy gun.
The woman lived with her older sister.
The apartment owners lived on the first floor.
Police recorded her statement and arranged a medical examination.
They are checking security-camera footage to find the suspect.
Local residents want the suspect arrested and want more police patrols.
Police have not yet identified or arrested anyone, according to the reports.
A 26-year-old woman engineer allegedly reported being sexually assaulted by an unidentified masked man in her rented apartment.
Police said the incident occurred Wednesday night in the Nayapalli area of Bhubaneswar.
The accused allegedly threatened the woman with what appeared to be a gun or toy gun.
Police recorded her statement, arranged a medical examination and began reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas.
Residents called for the suspect’s early arrest, strict punishment and increased police patrolling.
- Who
- A 26-year-old woman engineer reported the alleged assault; police are investigating an unidentified masked suspect.
- What
- The woman allegedly reported being sexually assaulted in her apartment after the suspect threatened her with a gun or toy gun.
- Where
- A rented apartment in the Nayapalli police station area of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- When
- The incident was reported on Wednesday night, and police discussed the investigation on Thursday.
- Why
- Police are investigating to identify and arrest the alleged attacker; no motive has been established.
Key facts
- Reported victim
- 26-year-old woman engineer
- Suspect
- Unidentified masked man
- Location
- Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar
- Alleged weapon
- A gun or toy gun, according to police
- Police action
- Case registered, statement recorded and medical examination arranged
- Evidence review
- CCTV footage from the apartment and adjoining areas is being examined
- State figures cited
- Odisha recorded 1,606 rape cases and 21,069 crimes against women from January 1 to July 31, 2026, according to Assembly data cited in the reports
Quotes
Twin city police
Police authorities who provided details about the reported incident
“Last night, a 26-year-old woman reported at the police station that when she was in her rented apartment, an unknown person came there and raped her. The victim lives along with her elder sister, and the owners live on the first floor. The accused allegedly showed a gun/toy gun.”
thehansindia.com
thestatesman.com
Sources
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