Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Odisha Beach Gang-Rape: 10 Arrested, Juveniles to be Tried as Adults
A group of people attacked a college student and her friend at Gopalpur beach.
The police arrested six adults and detained four teenagers.
The police want to treat the teenagers like adults in court because the crime was very serious.
The attackers also took money from the friend.
This incident has caused political arguments, with some leaders criticizing the government.
Police arrested six men and detained four juveniles in connection with the gang rape of a college student.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening at Gopalpur beach in Odisha.
The accused allegedly assaulted the woman's friend and demanded money.
Police are seeking to try the juveniles as adults due to the severity of the crime.
Political leaders expressed concern and criticized the government's handling of the situation.
- Who
- Six men and four juveniles, the victim and her friend
- What
- A college student was gang-raped.
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Gopalpur beach, Odisha
- Why
- The articles do not specify a reason for the incident.
Opposition Criticism
Government Response
Law and Order
Opposition Criticism
Opposition leaders criticized the government for the deteriorating law and order situation.
Government Response
Deputy Chief Minister stated that she has asked for a thorough investigation and for all necessary steps to be taken to ensure that such incidents don’t happen in the future.
- Location
- Gopalpur beach, Odisha
- Victim
- College Student
- Accused Arrested
- 6 men and 4 juveniles
- Main Accused
- Pramod Nayak, 23
- Charges
- Gang rape, obscene acts, criminal intimidation, dacoity
Sources
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