Another Minor Raped in Ganjam Amid Outrage Over Gopalpur Gang-Rape Case
Berhampur: Days after the shocking Gopalpur gang-rape case, another disturbing incident has rocked Ganjam district, raising alarm over the safety of minor girls. An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a youth in a village under Golanthara police station in Gopalpur Assembly constituency, as per reports. The accused, a local resident, reportedly lured the minor [...]
Berhampur: Days after the shocking Gopalpur gang-rape case, another disturbing incident has rocked Ganjam district, raising alarm over the safety of minor girls.
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a youth in a village under Golanthara police station in Gopalpur Assembly constituency, as per reports.
The accused, a local resident, reportedly lured the minor from her home to a secluded area, where he committed the crime. The victim’s family filed a complaint with the Golanthara police, who swiftly arrested the accused. Both the survivor and the perpetrator have undergone medical examinations, and the accused is set to be produced in court today.
Coming on the heels of the unresolved Gopalpur case, the latest incident has ignited widespread anger among residents and child rights groups, who are demanding stringent punishment for the accused and stronger measures to protect vulnerable children.
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