Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Man Arrested in Attempted Rape at Odisha University
A man pretended to be a gas mechanic to get into a professor's house.
When the woman opened the door, he tried to attack her, but she got away and called for help.
Security guards came and caught the man, Shankar Patra, who was then arrested.
This happened at Fakir Mohan University in Odisha.
The incident caused concern on campus.
A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape an assistant professor's wife.
The incident occurred Saturday afternoon at the professor's on-campus quarters.
The accused posed as an LPG cylinder mechanic to gain entry.
The woman escaped, locked herself in another room, and called for help.
Security personnel apprehended Shankar Patra, who was then handed over to the police.
- Who
- Shankar Patra attempted to rape the wife of an assistant professor.
- What
- A man attempted to rape the wife of an assistant professor.
- When
- Saturday afternoon.
- Where
- Fakir Mohan University in Odisha's Balasore district.
- Why
- The articles do not state the reason.
- Accused Name
- Shankar Patra
- Location of Incident
- Fakir Mohan University, Odisha
- Incident Type
- Attempted Rape
- Victim
- Wife of an assistant professor
- How Accused Entered
- Posing as a gas mechanic
Sources
Odisha: Posing as gas mechanic, man enters varsity quarters, attempts to rape woman; arrested
Odisha: Man Posing As LPG Mechanic Attempts To Rape Professor’s Wife At Fakir Mohan University Campus
Odisha: Man Posing As LPG Mechanic Attempts To Rape Assistant Professor's Wife At Fakir Mohan University Quarters, Arrested
Odisha Man Posing As Gas Mechanic Enters Varsity, Tries To Rape Professor's Wife
‘LPG check’ turned trap: Man tries to rape professor’s wife in Odisha campus quarters
