Odisha: 10-year-old lady discovered useless in canal; sexual assault, homicide suspected


Whereas a case of ‘unnatural demise’ has been registered, police have said that the precise reason behind demise will solely be confirmed after the postmortem report is accomplished.

Bhubaneswar:

A harrowing incident has come to gentle from Shyamsundarpur village in Angul, the place the bare physique of a 10-year-old lady was recovered from a canal. The physique confirmed extreme harm marks, elevating suspicions of rape and homicide. The occasion has sparked widespread outrage within the space, with villagers blocking roads and demanding the rapid arrest of the culprits.

Kid’s physique recovered from canal

In accordance with reviews, the 10-year-old, a fifth-grade scholar, had been lacking since Saturday night. Her household looked for her all evening, and when she could not be discovered, they filed a lacking individual report on the Angul Sadar police station. On Sunday morning, her bare physique was found in a village canal, inflicting a stir all through the neighborhood.

The deceased lady’s relations said that her physique had deep harm marks on her neck, ears, and eyes. They stated it appeared as if her ears had been torn and her eyes gouged out. Primarily based on these horrific accidents, they think the kid was raped and murdered. Enraged by this heinous crime, villagers instantly blocked the street to Sabalbhaga, disrupting site visitors between Angul and Bantala.

Police register case, investigation begins

Upon receiving the knowledge, Angul SP Rahul Jain instantly reached the spot. He was accompanied by a forensic staff and a canine squad, who’re at present amassing proof from the crime scene. The police have registered a case of ‘unnatural demise’ (Case No. 14/2025) and have initiated an investigation.

Awaiting postmortem report

Angul SP Rahul Jain stated, “Primarily based on the report from the sufferer’s father, an UD case, Case No. 14/2025, has been registered on the Sadar police station. A forensic staff, canine squad, and police staff are current on the scene. The kid has been lacking since yesterday night. Relations and villagers reported it to the police after a search. We’re conducting a radical investigation into the matter. The precise reason behind demise will likely be revealed after the postmortem report is obtained.” The police have tried to calm the general public and have assured strict motion towards the culprits.

(Inputs from Shubham Kumar)