Rayagada: In a disturbing incident, a minor girl was allegedly abducted while collecting mushrooms in a forest, sexually assaulted in Rayagada district.
The incident occurred in the Bhalumask area under Kasipur block of Rayagada district.
As per reports, the girl had gone to the nearby jungle along with friends to pick mushrooms when a youth from a neighbouring village forcibly abducted her.
The accused allegedly had forcible physical relations with the minor against her will. On Thursday, he tried to take her to a temple for marriage against her will. In despair, she consumed wild poisonous fruit and fell critically ill. She was immediately rushed to the Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment in a serious condition.
Based on a complaint lodged by the girl’s family, Kasipur Police arrested the accused and produced him before the court. He has been booked under the POCSO Act.
Further investigation is underway.
