Baripada: In a shocking incident, an elderly woman was allegedly raped and murdered by her neighbour at Ambikadeipur village under Udala police station limits in Mayurbhanj district.
The deceased has been identified as Raibari Singh, who was living alone in her house at Mahali Sahi of Ambikadeipur village.
According to police sources, the incident occurred on Monday afternoon when the accused, identified as Raghu Hembram, forcibly entered her residence.
It is alleged that Hembram sexually assaulted the elderly woman and later killed her by striking her with a stone before fleeing the spot.
Upon receiving information about the incident, Udala police rushed to the scene, recovered the body, and initiated an investigation. The accused was subsequently arrested, and police have begun intensive interrogation to ascertain further details and motive behind the crime.
A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the locality, with residents expressing outrage and concern over the brutal crime.
