Man Rapes Girl On Pretext Of Offering Lift In Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: A young girl was allegedly raped on the pretext of lift in Maitri Vihar area in the State capital. Although the incident occurred on Tuesday night, the matter came to light today after a complaint was lodged at the local police station in this regard.

Based on the plaint, the Twin City Commissionerate Police arrested the accused, identified as, Satya Satyanarayan Sahoo (31) under Sections 341, 376 and 511 of the IPC.

According to reports, the girl, who hails from Jajpur and works in a restaurant here, was waiting for a bus on the fateful day after her duty hours. In the meantime, the accused reached the spot and offered lift to the victim.

The accused then took the girl to an isolated place and outraged her modesty.

Hearing the victim’s scream for help, locals reached the place, and rescued the girl.

Further probe into the matter is underway, said sources.

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