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Odisha: Congress Student Wing Chief Udit Pradhan Arrested in Connection with Alleged Bhubaneshwar Rape Case
ODISHA, JUL 21 – Udit Pradhan faces multiple criminal charges including rape and intimidation after allegedly drugging a 19-year-old engineering student, sparking protests and political controversy in Odisha.
- In Bhubaneswar on July 20, 2025, Mancheswar Police arrested Udit Pradhan on rape charges, after allegedly spiking the victim’s drink with sedatives.
- On March 18, 2025, the victim met Pradhan near Master Canteen Chowk, he introduced himself as NSUI Odisha president, and invited them to a Nayapalli hotel.
- Following the drink, she felt dizzy soon after and was threatened to remain silent.
- In response, NSUI suspended Pradhan immediately, and about 50 supporters and family members gathered outside Mancheswar station.
- He is set to appear in court on July 21, police are analysing hotel CCTV footage and booking records, and the case underscores calls for safety reforms.
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NSUI's Odisha unit president arrested for 'raping' engineering student
Bhubaneswar: In a major embarrassment for opposition Congress in Odisha, which has been highlighting rising crimes against women in the state, its student wing chief Udit Pradhan was arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman engineering student at a hotel here, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on March 18 but came to light on Sunday after the student lodged a complaint at Mancheswar police station, alleging that National Stud…
NSUI’s Odisha unit head arrested for ‘raping’ 19-year-old student; suspended from post
NSUI Odisha president rape case, Udit Pradhan arrest update: The arrest comes at a time when the Congress has stepped up its attack against the Odisha BJP government over crimes against women, including the death of a student in Balasore.
Odisha Congress student leader arrested for alleged rape of 19-year-old
Udit Pradhan, president of NSUI Odisha, was arrested on rape charges following allegations by a 19-year-old student, amid rising concerns over women's safety and the Congress party's political stance in the state.
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