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Crime
Two Arrested After Woman Gang-Raped in Jajpur, Odisha
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 04:18 PM
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Police in Jajpur have detained two men in connection with a gang rape that occurred last week. The victim, a local resident, was assaulted by a group of men in a residential area.
A woman from Jajpur was gang‑raped in a residential area last week, prompting a swift police response. Jajpur Police Station has arrested two men who are suspected of participating in the assault.
The victim, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was attacked by a group of men while walking home. She sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police recovered CCTV footage from a shop near the crime scene, which helped identify the suspects. The two men were taken into custody and are currently being interrogated.
The case falls under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act and the Indian Penal Code, and the police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the district court.
Local residents have expressed shock and demanded stricter security measures in the area. The police have assured the community that they will intensify patrols and investigate all related incidents.
The victim, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was attacked by a group of men while walking home. She sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police recovered CCTV footage from a shop near the crime scene, which helped identify the suspects. The two men were taken into custody and are currently being interrogated.
The case falls under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act and the Indian Penal Code, and the police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the district court.
Local residents have expressed shock and demanded stricter security measures in the area. The police have assured the community that they will intensify patrols and investigate all related incidents.