Bhubaneswar: A female student of Sambalpur University was rescued in a blood-soaked state from a dilapidated house early Thursday morning.
The female student was reportedly assaulted by a group of 15 students near the university campus. The incident occurred around 12 am near a tea stall, approximately 300 meters from the university.
According to eyewitnesses, the student was lured to the spot by someone she knew, and then attacked by the group. She suffered severe head injuries, reportedly from being hit with stones.
Upon being informed, police reached the spot and rushed the student to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences for treatment. A CT scan has been conducted as she sustained severe head injuries. Meanwhile, police have launched a search operation in various places.
Meanwhile, Sambalpur police detained two suspects in connection with the incident.
As per medical reports, no sexual assault has been established.
It is learnt that the girl has been shifted to a Bhubaneswar-based hospital for further treatment.
While the motive behind the attack is still unclear, it is suspected that the student was deliberately targeted.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the university community, and students are demanding swift action against the perpetrators.
