A delegation from the Congress party visited the grieving family of a minor girl in Odisha, linking the horrific crime to the state's growing drug problem. The visit followed the alleged rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Chandbali, Bhadrak district.
Congress Delegation Meets Grieving Family
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, a team led by Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das met with the relatives of the young victim. The family is seeking justice for the brutal incident that has shocked the local community in Chandbali.
Drugs Cited as a Primary Factor
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Bhakta Charan Das made a strong statement. He asserted that the proliferation of drugs is a major factor behind the rising crimes against women in the region. The Congress leader connected the substance abuse issue directly to this violent act and similar incidents, calling for urgent action.
Demand for Justice and Action
The party's visit underscores the political and social outrage surrounding the case. The Congress delegation expressed solidarity with the victim's family and demanded a swift and thorough investigation. They emphasized the need for a multi-pronged approach to tackle both violent crimes and the drug epidemic that they believe fuels such brutality.
The tragic event in Bhadrak district has once again brought the issues of child safety, women's security, and narcotics control into sharp focus in Odisha's political discourse.
