Class 9 girl 'raped' inside car in Odisha’s Kandhamal district
Phulbani (PTI): A class 9 girl student was allegedly raped inside a car by a man in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, police said on Sunday.
According to police, the incident occurred on Friday evening after the girl visited her elder sister’s home and later went to Daringbadi market to witness Ganesh Puja immersion procession.
While returning home, she accepted a lift from a man, who allegedly raped her inside the vehicle, an official said, citing the complaint filed at Daringbadi police station.
Police have started investigation by recording the girl's statement and conducting her medical examination.
The accused, a married man, is currently absconding, police added.
Commenting on the case, Kandhamal SP Harisha B C said, "The matter is under investigation. We will nab the accused soon."
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
