Jagatsinghpur: In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the local community, a 13-year-old minor girl was allegedly raped on the outskirts of Jagatsinghpur town.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a swift complaint and investigation by the local police.
According to the police complaint, the accused, whose identity has been withheld, is a neighbour living a short distance from the victim’s residence. Taking advantage of the girl being alone, the accused allegedly lured her to his house and committed the crime. After the assault, he threatened the minor with dire consequences and fled the scene.
The traumatized victim returned home in tears and narrated the entire ordeal to her family. The family immediately rushed to the Jagatsinghpur police station to lodge a formal complaint.
Following the complaint, the police have registered a case under relevant sections of law, particularly the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The victim was immediately sent for a medical examination to gather evidence.
“We have registered a case based on the family’s complaint and the victim’s statement. She has been medically examined, and we are awaiting the report,” said a police official from Jagatsinghpur police station. “The accused is on the run, but we have formed teams that are conducting raids at several possible hideouts to nab him at the earliest.”
The incident has sparked anger and concern among local residents, who are demanding swift action and stringent punishment for the perpetrator.
