Archive · 25 Dec 2025
10-year-old girl raped and murdered in Odisha
A 10-year-old girl was found dead near a bush in a place called Baligaon in Odisha.
Her family says she was raped and killed.
The police have arrested one person they think did it.
People in the area are very upset and have blocked roads and even destroyed the accused person's house.
The government has promised to punish the person who did this and has given money to the girl's family.
The opposition parties are blaming the government for not doing enough to keep women safe.
A 10-year-old girl was found raped and murdered in Baligaon, Bhadrak district, Odisha.
Her body was discovered near a bush on Tuesday evening after she did not return from school.
One accused was arrested by the police within 24 hours of the incident.
Locals protested by blocking roads, gheraoing the police station, and demolishing the accused's house.
The government announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the victim's family and assured strict punishment for the accused.
- Who
- A 10-year-old girl
- What
- Raped and murdered
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Baligaon, Bhadrak district, Odisha
- Why
- Unknown, investigation ongoing
Opposition Parties (BJD and Congress)
BJP Government
Government's Handling of Crime
Opposition Parties (BJD and Congress)
Accused the BJP government of failing to contain incidents of sexual assaults and demanded proactive measures for women's safety.
BJP Government
Claimed swift action in arresting the accused and assured strict punishment as per the law.
- Victim's Age
- 10 years
- Location
- Baligaon, Bhadrak district, Odisha
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday evening
- Police Response
- One accused arrested, investigation ongoing, additional armed forces deployed
- Protest
- Locals staged road blockade, gheraoed police station, and demolished accused's house
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 10 lakh announced by Chief Minister for the victim's family
- Bandh
- Six-hour Chandbali block bandh called by opposition parties
Sources
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