Cuttack: A 60-year-old destitute woman was allegedly raped by an unidentified miscreant in cantonment area of the city two days back. Local people came to know about the incident from the victim and reported the matter to police. DCP Pinak Mishra said that a team comprising ACP and two inspectors of Mahila police and Cantonment police station were rushed to the area for inquiry.
“We have located the spot and identified the women. The medical tests have been conducted and a case is registered in this connection,” said Mishra. He added that the case is being treated with top priority. The CCTV cameras footages of the area are being scanned to identify the accused. A thorough probe has been launched, Mishra said.
The matter was reported to police by a locals led by A Sridevi, Corporator, Ward No. 17 of Cuttack Municipal Corporation.
