17-year-old Bihar Girl in Critical Condition After Alleged Gang-rape in | AI News Digest
A 17-year-old girl from Bihar was allegedly gang-raped in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, late Friday night and is now in critical condition. Local autorickshaw drivers found her unconscious and severely injured on the roadside in the Ashoknagar area, quickly taking her to Capital Hospital for treatment. Hospital staff reported that she endured substantial trauma and was largely unable to speak, though she did manage to confirm her home state. Authorities have launched an investigation, examining nearby CCTV footage in an effort to track down the suspects. This incident raises alarms about the alarming rates of violence against children in Odisha, where crimes targeting minors remain a significant concern.
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