Malkangiri: A minor girl was allegedly raped by a truck driver near Bija Ghati on Malkangiri-Jeypore Road.
According to a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, the girl, a resident of Malkangiri Sadar police station area, had gone to a friend’s house to celebrate a birthday party on Sunday evening but didn’t return home. Concerned family members began searching for her but failed to locate her.
Later that night, locals spotted the girl at National Highway 326 near Bija Ghati, in a suspicious situation, accompanied by a truck driver.
Concerned about the girl, the locals immediately reported the incident to the police.
Upon being informed, police rescued the minor and placed her in the care of Shakti Sadan, a local shelter home.
On the basis of a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, police have registered a case.
Police investigation is currently underway, and further details are awaited.
