Nayagarh: A youth who raped and impregnated a minor girl allegedly tied her to an electric pole and thrashed her after her family lodged a complaint in this regard at Ranpur Police Station in Nayagarh district.
The accused identified as Babu Parida, and four others have been apprehended by police.
Reportedly, Parida had raped the minor girl in his village on several occasions. The incident came to light after she became pregnant. Following it, he tried to resolve the issue with the help of the local Sarpanch and ward member.
However, the family members of the minor girl lodged a complaint with the police. Irate over this, Parida tied the minor girl to an electric pole and thrashed her.
