Outrage in Odisha: Minor Tribal Girl Allegedly Raped and Murdered

A minor tribal girl of class 5 was allegedly raped and murdered in Odisha's Nabarangpur district. The body was found near a bush, with a towel stuffed in her mouth. Villagers prevented police from lifting the body, demanding the arrest of the culprits. An investigation is ongoing.

In a shocking incident, the body of a minor tribal girl was discovered in Odisha's Nabarangpur district. The girl, a class 5 student, was allegedly raped and murdered, police reports stated on Wednesday.

Her body was found near a bush at Kantagaon village on Tuesday evening. Community outrage followed, with villagers blocking police efforts to remove the body until arrests are made.

The girl's family reported her missing Tuesday afternoon, suspecting she was attacked while attending to a natural call. Police recovered the body with a towel in the mouth and her dress nearby. Investigations are ongoing with senior police engagement at the crime scene.

(With inputs from agencies.)