A shocking incident of alleged sexual assault involving a minor schoolgirl has come to light within the jurisdiction of the Tentulikhunti police station in Odisha's Nabarangpur district. The reprehensible crime reportedly took place while the victim, a ninth-grade student, was attending classes at her educational institution. Following formal complaints lodged by the victim's family and school authorities, law enforcement agencies swiftly registered a criminal case and initiated a comprehensive investigation. According to police records, a formal case bearing number 202/26 has been registered, and multiple angles of the distressing occurrence are currently being probed to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
Incident Occurred During School Hours Outside Campus
According to the timeline established by investigators, the incident unfolded on August 21 at a high school situated within the Tentulikhunti police station area. Classes were underway when, following the mid-day meal during the sixth period, the student stepped outside the school premises to use the restroom facilities. It is alleged that during this brief interval, an individual forcibly overpowered her by muffling her mouth to prevent any cries for help. Subsequently, her clothes were allegedly torn, and she was subjected to the horrific assault.
Threatened with a Knife and Coerced into Silence
During the course of the ordeal, the assailant reportedly escalated the terror by holding a sharp knife against the young girl's neck. She was sternly warned that disclosing the incident to anyone would result in repeated abuse and her eventual murder. Heavily traumatized and gripped by fear, the victim managed to return to the school grounds in a distressed state. She immediately approached a school teacher and recounted the horrifying ordeal she had just suffered. Upon her return, school officials promptly assisted her by arranging a change of clothes and subsequently notified her family members about the harrowing event.
Family Complaint and School Administration Intervention
The victim's relatives approached local law enforcement authorities to file an official complaint. Concurrently, the school administration and the school management committee reached out to the local police outpost, demanding a completely impartial investigation and strict penal action against whoever is found culpable. Commenting on the ongoing probe, SDPO Krishnachandra Bhatra stated that upon receiving complaints from both the school and the victim's family, case number 202/26 was registered under the relevant sections and the POCSO Act. He added that investigators are currently scrutinizing CCTV footage from the school and surrounding areas, analyzing call detail records, and tracking mobile phone locations to crack the case.
Intensive Manhunt and Ongoing Investigation
Law enforcement authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice. Investigators are systematically examining various dimensions of the crime to establish the exact sequence of events and identify the absconding suspect. Police officials have reiterated that anyone found guilty during the course of the inquiry will face strict legal consequences in accordance with the law, as search operations and technical surveillance continue across the region.
