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Odisha Women Commission Seeks Police Report After Alleged Gunpoint Rape
A 26-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar told police that a masked man attacked her with a gun at her rented home.
She said it happened on Wednesday night.
Police are investigating her complaint.
The Odisha State Commission for Women asked the police chief for a detailed report within 15 days.
Commission member Urmila Mohapatra visited the police station and spoke with investigators.
She said the police were looking into what happened.
The police chief said several teams were working on the case.
He said the investigation was at an advanced stage.
The Odisha State Commission for Women sought a detailed report from the Bhubaneswar DCP within 15 days.
Police said a 26-year-old woman alleged that a masked man raped her at gunpoint in her rented flat.
The alleged incident occurred Wednesday night in the Nayapalli police station area of Bhubaneswar.
SCW member Urmila Mohapatra visited Nayapalli police station on Friday and spoke with investigating officers.
Bhubaneswar DCP Saravana Vivek M said multiple teams were formed and the investigation was at an advanced stage.
- Who
- A 26-year-old woman, an alleged masked attacker, the Odisha State Commission for Women, and Bhubaneswar police.
- What
- The commission sought a police report on the woman's allegation that she was raped at gunpoint.
- Where
- A rented flat in the Nayapalli police station area of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred Wednesday night; the commission requested a report within 15 days. The report was dated October 2.
- Why
- The commission took suo motu cognisance of the allegation and sought details of the police investigation.
Key facts
- Woman's age
- 26
- Allegation
- Rape at gunpoint by a masked man, according to the police account
- Reported location
- A rented flat in the Nayapalli police station area, Bhubaneswar
- Oversight body
- Odisha State Commission for Women
- Report requested
- A detailed report from the Bhubaneswar DCP within 15 days
- Commission visit
- SCW member Urmila Mohapatra visited Nayapalli police station on Friday
- Police update
- The DCP said multiple teams were formed and the investigation was at an advanced stage
Quotes
Bhubaneswar DCP Saravana Vivek M
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar
“Women are safe in Odisha. However, incidents can happen anywhere—inside a house, at a bus stand or while moving on the street. But the ill-mindset of youths needs to be changed.”
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“The victim is unknown to the accused. The police are investigating in accordance with the complaint made by the victim, and I hope the accused will be arrested soon.”
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