Nayapalli Rape Case: Odisha Women’s Commission Demands Swift Action, Police Intensify Hunt

Bhubaneswar: Public outrage has intensified after a 26‑year‑old woman engineer was assaulted at gunpoint inside her Nayapalli apartment.

The intruder tied her up, damaged her phone, and committed sexual assault before fleeing.

Odisha State Women’s Commission member Urmila Mahapatra visited Nayapalli police station, condemning the incident as a grave security lapse.

She demanded swift investigation and strict legal action, directing Bhubaneswar DCP to submit a detailed report within 15 days.

Police confirmed that CCTV footage shows the accused escaping toward CRP Square by bus and later stealing a motorcycle.

Special teams are conducting raids at suspected hideouts, with officials expressing confidence that the perpetrator will be apprehended soon.

The incident has sparked widespread anger in Bhubaneswar, with citizens demanding stronger safety measures and accountability from law enforcement.