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Molestation Video of Odisha Girl Goes Viral, Police Arrest Accused

After the video went viral, the police launched a probe into the incident and arrested four of the accused. 

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In another horrifying incident, a video of a college girl in Odisha being molested by a group of young men while her male friend is being thrashed, was being widely circulated on social media a few days ago, reported Asian Age.

The incident took place on 4 October, when the girl was visiting a dam in Paikmal block with a male friend. The video, filmed by one of the miscreants, surfaced only recently. The police on Sunday, 3 December, arrested four of the accused, as well as two of their associates, reported Hindustan Times.

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In the video, the girl is seen pleading with the men, who have covered their faces, while they beat up her friend and abuse her. The men, seeming unnerved, continue with their physical assault on both the girl and her friend, the report added.

While neither of the two are known to have filed an official complaint, the police launched a probe through two teams as per the directive of the Superintendent of Police. They have tracked down four of the men directly involved in the crime along with two men who abetted the same. The hunt for other miscreants is still ongoing, reported Asian Age.

Four key accused and two others – who had committed the crime a few days ago – have been arrested. Efforts are on to nab other miscreants. Further investigation is on.
Sub-Divisional Police Officer Laxminarayan Panda to Asian Age

The State Director General of Police, RP Sharma, also told Asian Age that after the incident was brought to light, a case was registered under Sections 341, 354, 354(B), and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Additionally, he said, since the video was posted on social media, the accused have also been booked under Sections 66(A), 66(B) and 67 of the IT Act.

“We have directed all SPs and police stations to take stern actions against persons involved in such cases,” he told Asian Age.

(With inputs from Asian Age and Hindustan Times)

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