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Odisha: Woman allegedly gang-raped by six men in Cuttack, friend assaulted

The group allegedly stopped their vehicle near Sukarpada village on the Cuttack-Chandbali Road, assaulted the man and raped the woman before fleeing the spot.

Odisha: Woman allegedly gang-raped by six men in Cuttack, friend assaulted

A woman was allegedly gang-raped in Cuttack district of Odisha while traveling with a male friend, police have reported. The incident occurred late Tuesday night near Sukarpada village on the Cuttack-Chandbali Road, according to the superintendent of police in Cuttack rural region, Vinit Agrawal. The attackers, four to six men, stopped their vehicle at the scene, assaulted the male companion, and proceeded to gangrape the woman before fleeing the area.

An FIR has been registered at the Nischintakoili police station based on the survivor's complaint. The case is currently under active investigation, with multiple teams assigned to trace and apprehend the accused. The survivor is receiving medical assistance and support.

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