Odisha Horror: Boyfriend Among Two Held for Rape, Fatal Push from 4th Floor
In a shocking incident from Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha, a 23-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two men, including her own boyfriend, before being thrown from the fourth floor of a building, resulting in her death. The police have arrested both accused, with the case unfolding over several days of investigation.
Details of the Arrests and Accused
Jagatsinghpur Superintendent of Police Ankit Kumar Verma confirmed on Friday that two individuals have been taken into custody. The primary accused is the victim's 31-year-old boyfriend, while the second is a 24-year-old resident of Dhanbad, Jharkhand, who works for a private company in Paradip. The arrests followed a meticulous probe into the woman's disappearance and subsequent death.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Tragedy
According to police reports, the incident began on Sunday when the woman accompanied her boyfriend to a temple in Tirtol, where they were supposed to get married. However, the boyfriend allegedly betrayed her trust. In an isolated location, he assaulted her and then abandoned her at a bus stand before fleeing the scene.
Later that evening, the Jharkhand resident, who was reportedly in an inebriated state, offered the woman a lift on his motorcycle. Trusting his offer, she went with him. He then took her to his rented house, where he allegedly raped her. When the woman threatened to file a First Information Report (FIR), the accused allegedly pushed her from the fourth floor, causing fatal head injuries.
Discovery of the Body and Investigation
The woman's body was discovered on Monday morning, bearing multiple injury marks. A postmortem examination later confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted, as stated by the police. On Sunday night, her brother had filed a missing person complaint. After learning about the recovery of an unidentified woman's body, the family rushed to the spot and identified her.
Police cracked the case with the assistance of CCTV footage, which showed the woman entering the building of the alleged killer on Sunday night. During the investigation, authorities seized a motorcycle used by the Jharkhand resident and two mobile phones as evidence.
Broader Implications and Community Impact
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts, highlighting severe issues of violence against women. The involvement of the victim's boyfriend adds a layer of betrayal that has deeply affected public sentiment. Police are continuing their investigation to ensure justice is served, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and safety measures in such cases.
