Bhubaneswar: A case from Gosani Nuagaon police limits in Brahmapur has triggered outrage after three minor sisters alleged prolonged abuse at home and posted a video on social media seeking help.
The video went viral soon after their father, the accused in the case, was released on bail.
In the video, the sisters appealed to the police and district administration to ensure their safety, expressing fear for their lives if no action is taken. According to reports, the family has three daughters. Two were living at home, while the youngest is a student at Utkal Balashram, a government-run residential school.
The sisters have alleged that they faced repeated abuse and physical assault at home, and that their mother did not intervene. The elder sister is said to have attempted self-harm three times due to the trauma. Unable to bear the situation any longer, the sisters approached police, following which the accused was arrested on August 26. He was produced before the Special POCSO Court in Berhampur and sent to judicial custody.
The case has taken a new turn with allegations that the sisters were pressured by some family members to withdraw the complaint. As per the complaint, the girls were allegedly threatened, assaulted and attempts were made to keep them confined at home to stop them from pursuing the case.
After the video surfaced, demands have grown for immediate protection to the victims, a safe shelter, and strict action against anyone trying to intimidate or influence them.
