Minor girl raped in Gajapati village, case lodged

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Mohana: Adding to the spate in rape cases in the state, a youth sexually assaulted a minor girl in Dekapanka village under Adava Police Station area in Gajapati district last night.

As per a complaint filed by the victim’s father with Adaba Police on Sunday, his daughter had gone to Paniganda weekly market in some work last night and was returning home when the accused attacked her.

The accused identified as Enterio Parichha of the same village allegedly dragged the girl from her way into a nearby forest and outraged her modesty. Later he dumped the girl on the spot and escaped.

The incident came to light after the victim reached her home on foot and narrated the whole incident before her family members on the same night.

Adava Police swung into action this morning after the victim’s father lodged a case with it.

The victim’s medical examination has been conducted at the Mohana CHC and a search is on to nab the accused who is absconding following the incident, said police.

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