Odisha CID begins probe into gangrape; Congress protests before CM's residence

THE CID of Odisha Police on Wednesday began an investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a college student on the famed Gopalpur beach, an officer said.

- PBD BUREAU/PTI

The opposition Congress staged a demonstration in front of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's residence in the city protesting the rise in crime against women in the state.

A 20-year-old woman was raped allegedly by three of a 10-member gang late Sunday evening on the beach in Ganjam district, sparking outrage.

Odisha DGP YB Khurania on Tuesday night declared the incident as a 'Red Flag' case and handed its investigation to CID Crime Branch. Earlier, personnel of the Gopalpur police station, probing into the incident, arrested the 10 accused including four minors.

A team of CID Crime Branch personnel reached the Gopalpur beach and began investigation into the case.

The team members visited the place of occurrence and talked to local people.

The local police apprised the CID team of the case and informed it that the alleged victim had gone to the beach along with a male companion.