Man Arrested for Raping 5-Year-Old Girl in Odisha's Deogarh
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News18•26-01-2026, 15:15
Man Arrested for Raping 5-Year-Old Girl in Odisha's Deogarh
- •A man was arrested by Odisha police for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl in Deogarh district.
- •The incident occurred on Sunday night near a religious program, where the victim's screams alerted locals.
- •Locals apprehended and thrashed the accused before handing him over to the police.
- •The accused, identified as Udit Patra, has been booked under the BNS and POCSO Act.
- •Police have recorded statements from the victim and her parents, and a scientific team is collecting evidence.
Why It Matters: A man was arrested in Odisha's Deogarh for the alleged rape of a 5-year-old girl.
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