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Crime
Video Shows Couple Assaulted in Odisha, Police Probe Incident
✍️ NDTV
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 02:16 PM
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A video circulating online captured a couple being assaulted in Odisha, prompting a police investigation.
A video that has been shared widely on social media shows a couple being physically assaulted in the Indian state of Odisha. The footage, recorded by an onlooker, depicts the victims being attacked by unidentified individuals before the camera cuts away.
Law enforcement agencies in Odisha have opened a case after the clip went viral, stating that they are reviewing the video to identify the perpetrators and locate the exact site of the incident. Officials have urged the public to provide any additional information that could aid the investigation.
The incident has sparked outrage on digital platforms, with many users condemning the act and demanding swift justice. Police have warned that anyone found distributing or tampering with the video could face legal action under existing cyber and criminal statutes.
Authorities have not released further details about the victims or the motive behind the assault, pending the outcome of their inquiry. The case adds to growing concerns over public safety and gender-based violence across the country.
Law enforcement agencies in Odisha have opened a case after the clip went viral, stating that they are reviewing the video to identify the perpetrators and locate the exact site of the incident. Officials have urged the public to provide any additional information that could aid the investigation.
The incident has sparked outrage on digital platforms, with many users condemning the act and demanding swift justice. Police have warned that anyone found distributing or tampering with the video could face legal action under existing cyber and criminal statutes.
Authorities have not released further details about the victims or the motive behind the assault, pending the outcome of their inquiry. The case adds to growing concerns over public safety and gender-based violence across the country.