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18-Year-Old Woman, Returning From Birthday Party, Kidnapped And Gang-Raped In Odisha

JAGATSINGHPUR DISTRICT, ODISHA, INDIA, JUL 22 – One suspect arrested and police continue searching for second after an 18-year-old was abducted and gang-raped near her home, sparking political criticism of rising crimes against women.

  • An 18-year-old woman was gang-raped by two youths while returning from a birthday party in Jagatsinghpur district around 8:30 pm on Monday.
  • The victim was intercepted and taken to a farmland about 400 meters from her home where the assault occurred, and her friend escaped during the incident.
  • Police formed three teams to investigate, arrested the key accused on Tuesday, and recovered evidence including a mobile phone from the crime scene.
  • BJD leader Priyabrat Mohapatra declared that they will continue to surround the SP office until all those responsible are taken into custody, while the police persist in their efforts to capture the remaining accused.
  • The victim is undergoing treatment in stable condition, police investigations continue, and the incident has sparked opposition protests over law and order concerns.
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Sambad English broke the news in on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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