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Odisha Police Arrest All 10 Suspects in Gopalpur Beach Gang Rape, Launch Extortion Probe

The National Commission for Women has sought a time-bound investigation with comprehensive evidence collection

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar also sought an Action Taken Report from the state police within three days.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi said that the strictest punishment under the law will be ensured for the perpetrators.
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Overview

  • On June 15, a 20-year-old college student was gang-raped at an isolated stretch of Gopalpur beach after assailants overpowered and tied up her male friend.
  • Odisha Police detained seven suspects within hours and by June 17 had arrested all 10 accused, including six adults and four juveniles.
  • Investigators from the Crime Against Women and Children Wing are probing whether the attack was premeditated and involved extortion linked to photographs.
  • The state has requested the Juvenile Justice Board to treat the detained minors as adults under provisions for heinous offences.
  • The Chief Minister has assured strict punishment and the National Commission for Women has demanded victim support and compensation under crime laws.