Minor Girl Allegedly Raped in Odisha’s Malkangiri; Truck Driver Held
(OT webdesk)Malkangiri — A disturbing case of alleged sexual assault has emerged from Malkangiri district, where a minor girl was reportedly raped by a truck driver.
The incident unfolded on Sunday evening when the girl, residing under Malkangiri Sadar police limits, went missing after attending a friend’s birthday party.
Her family, unable to locate her, launched a frantic search. Later that night, locals spotted her in a suspicious condition with a truck driver near Bija Ghat on the Malkangiri-Jeypore highway and alerted the police.
Responding swiftly, authorities rescued the girl and shifted her to the Shakti Sadan shelter home. The truck driver was detained for questioning.
On Monday, the girl’s mother filed a formal complaint at Malkangiri Adarsh Police Station, alleging rape.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Police have initiated a detailed investigation, with further action pending the medical examination report and witness statements.
