Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Odisha Gang-Rape Case Sparks Political Debate
A young college student was hurt by three people near a river in Bhubaneswar.
They also took her jewelry.
The police caught two of them, and the girl is in the hospital.
The government says they will punish the people who did this.
The police are still looking for the third person.
The leader of the BJD party said the government is not doing enough to keep people safe.
The BJP party said they are taking action and will have special courts to make sure justice is done quickly.
The BJD party said the BJP is not doing enough to stop crimes.
The BJP said the BJD is playing politics with a sad event.
A 17-year-old college student was allegedly gang-raped and robbed near the Daya River in Bhubaneswar on December 10.
Two of the three accused were arrested, while the third is still absconding.
The survivor was admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for treatment.
The Odisha government assured strict punishment and is considering fast-track court proceedings for the case.
The incident sparked a political debate, with the BJD criticizing the BJP government for deteriorating law and order, while the BJP defended its actions and criticized the BJD for politicizing the issue.
- Who
- A 17-year-old college student and her male companion
- What
- Alleged gang rape and robbery
- When
- December 10
- Where
- Near Daya River, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Why
- Unknown
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Law and Order Situation
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
The BJD criticizes the BJP government for the deteriorating law and order situation, citing the gang rape as evidence of rising crime and government incompetence.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
The BJP defends its actions, stating that the police took swift action to arrest the accused and that the government is committed to ensuring justice.
Government Response
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
The BJD demands proactive measures to prevent such crimes and accuses the BJP government of being reactive rather than preventive.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
The BJP emphasizes its commitment to delivering justice swiftly and plans to establish fast-track courts for crimes against women.
Political Criticism
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
The BJD accuses the BJP of gross negligence and insensitivity towards women's safety.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
The BJP criticizes the BJD for playing politics over a tragic incident and highlights the government's swift actions in arresting the accused.
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Date of Incident
- December 10
- Number of Accused
- 3
- Arrested Accused
- 2
- Hospital
- SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack
- Government Response
- Assured strictest possible punishment and fast-track court proceedings
- Investigation Status
- Underway
- Political Reactions
- BJD criticizes BJP; BJP defends actions and criticizes BJD for politicizing the issue
Sources
Odisha: Minor Allegedly Gang-Raped; Two Arrested
Two held for gang rape of minor near popular tourist site in Odisha
Minor’s gang rape: Naveen Patnaik slams law and order situation in Bhubaneswar
Odisha: Patnaik terms college student”s ”gang rape” at Dhauli ”distressing”, BJP hits out
Odisha gang rape case: Naveen Patnaik attacks Majhi government over women safety
