Villagers block road seeking arrest of rapist

Bhubaneswar | Saturday | 15th December, 2018

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“We have also informed the adjoining police stations in Tumudibandh and Phiringia about the incident,” added Patra.Meanwhile, police have sought assistance of villagers to nab the accused. Patrolling has been intensified while raids are being conducted in several of his hideouts in and around Baliguda. Police said they are yet to get the medical report.He said they have formed two police teams to search the accused person. In the early morning, police said, the accused left the baby in her house and fled the spot.The baby was admitted to district headquarters hospital, Phulbani, a day after the incident. BERHAMPUR: People on Friday staged a road blockade at Barkhama under Kandhamal district’s Baliguda police station, demanding immediate arrest of the accused , who allegedly raped a one-and-a-half-year-old girl after abducting her near Barkhama about four days ago.The villagers also demanded Rs 5 lakh compensation and free treatment to the survivor.Road communication between Baliguda and Kantamal was disrupted for several hours due to the agitation..