Bhubaneswar: Two minor girls, who were among five family members hospitalized after allegedly being drugged by their sister before eloping with her boyfriend, were shifted to Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack today as their condition deteriorated. The incident occurred at Nathuabara village under Kuakhia police limits in Jajpur district.
As per reports, the girl laced egg curry with sedatives and served it to five family members, including her parents and two younger sisters in dinner. The affected family members were later admitted to the Jajpur District Headquarters Hospital. As the health condition of the two minor girls worsened, they were rushed to Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack for further treatment.
The youth with whom the girl eloped has been identified as Deepak Sethi (24), a resident of Siaria Manpur village under Dangadi block in Jajpur district.
It is pertinent to mention that this is not the first time the minor has eloped with Deepak. She had previously run away with him in May last year but was rescued from Kerala by police and family members.
Kuakhia police have launched an investigation into the incident, and efforts are underway to trace the missing girl.
