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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

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.