Overview
- The Durgapur survivor left hospital and was moved under police protection, with a test identification parade scheduled for October 22.
- West Bengal Police have arrested six people, including the student’s male friend, while retrieving phone chats and revisiting the forested site for evidence.
- The survivor’s father said she hopes to continue her studies as the family weighs options in Odisha and plans to meet Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
- In Bhubaneswar, a 16–17-year-old believed to be from Jharkhand is under treatment after being found injured, as police verify her identity with Jharkhand authorities.
- CCTV and ride-booking data led Bhubaneswar police to a Laxmisagar property, where alleged traffickers and the house owner were arrested, an accused rapist was held, three women were rescued, and cases were registered under POCSO and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.