In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread outrage across the region, a 13-year-old minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Rajgangpur after arriving in the town with her parents to witness the Dussehra festivities and the traditional Ravan Podi celebrations.
According to local reports, the victim had traveled from her hometown in Sundaragada alongside her parents. Due to the ongoing school holidays, her parents temporarily left her at the residence of a close family friend in Rajgangpur before returning home to Sundaragada.
The horrific incident occurred late at night when the host—a trusted friend of the victim’s father—allegedly took advantage of the situation and assaulted the young girl.
Upon returning home, the minor disclosed the traumatic ordeal to her parents. Shocked by the betrayal, the victim’s father immediately filed a formal complaint at the local police station. Following the written complaint, Rajgangpur police registered a case and launched an immediate investigation into the matter.
Acting swiftly on the allegations, police subsequently tracked down and arrested the accused. Officials stated that a thorough investigation is currently underway, examining all angles of the incident.
The horrifying event has once again cast a dark shadow over the safety of minors in the Rajgangpur area. Local residents have expressed growing concerns over the rising instances of minor assaults, thefts, and illicit drug trade in the region. Further details regarding the case are expected to emerge as the police investigation proceeds.
