Allegations Ruffle Cuttack as Police Delay in Filing Woman's Complaint Fuels Concerns

The Congress has accused three police stations in Cuttack, Odisha of refusing a college student's complaint of gang rape. MLA Sofia Firdous is calling for investigation into the police's actions. Six, including the woman's boyfriend, are arrested. The delay raises concerns about law enforcement's responsiveness.

The Congress has alleged that three police stations in Cuttack, Odisha, refused to register a gang rape complaint from a 19-year-old college student.

MLA Sofia Firdous has demanded an investigation into the police's actions, as the woman was forced to visit multiple police stations before her complaint was accepted.

Six individuals, including the woman's boyfriend, have been arrested for the assaults, which were allegedly recorded to blackmail the victim.

The complaint was eventually lodged on November 4, sparking concerns over police accountability in handling violence against women.

While law enforcement claims the victim is safe, officials promise to probe MLA Firdous's allegations of delayed justice.

Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan vowed zero tolerance for crimes against women as the state aims to eradicate such offenses by 2026.

(With inputs from agencies.)