A 26-year-old woman has allegedly been raped at gunpoint by an unidentified person who entered her rented house in the Nayapalli area of Bhubaneswar. The incident was reported at Nayapalli Police Station on Wednesday night. According to the complaint (FIR lodged), the woman was inside the rented accommodation when the unidentified accused allegedly entered the house and threatened her by showing what was reportedly a gun or toy gun. The young woman lives in the rented house with her elder sister, while the house owner resides on the first floor. Following the complaint, Nayapalli police registered a case and began an investigation into the incident. Senior police officials, including the Bhubaneswar DCP, the Zone ACP concerned, and the Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Nayapalli Police Station, reached the crime spot and inspected the locality. Local police are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas of the crime scene and other surrounding locations to identify and trace the accused. A special team has also been formed to track down the unidentified suspect. Searches and raids are being conducted at different locations in the city as part of the investigation. The accused has not yet been traced. Nayapalli police are continuing their investigation into all aspects of the assault case. However, no comments were received from the local police in this regard. Meanwhile, police have conducted a medico-legal examination of the rape survivor. Police have also recorded her statement under Section 180 of the BNSS.
Odisha shocker! Young woman ‘raped at gunpoint’ in Bhubaneswar
