Brahmapur: A shocking case of alleged domestic abuse has come to light in Odisha’s Ganjam district after two sisters from Brahmapur accused their father of physically assaulting and repeatedly abusing them.
A video showing the girls making allegations against their natural father has gone viral on social media, prompting the police to issue a clarification.
While it was alleged that three sisters were victims of incest, the third girl did not appear in the video message, recorded on a mobile phone.
The sisters expressed anguish over bail granted to the accused and alleged that they were facing severe mental distress.
The incident reportedly took place in Gosaninuagaon police station area. The ssters alleged that their father had been subjecting them to physical abuse and assault. They also claimed that their complaints at Gosaninuagaon police station were not being probed.
As the video triggered strong reactions, police issued a clarification on Tuesday regarding action taken in connection with the video of two minor sisters.
According to Berhampur superintendent of police (SP) Abhinav Sonkar, police had earlier registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act, following allegations that the sisters were sexually abused within their family.
The accused was arrested and subsequently remanded in judicial custody by the ADJ-cum-Special Judge (POCSO), Brahmapur. Police also coordinated with the Child Welfare Committee to ensure the victims’ safety, protection and rehabilitation.
“After completion of investigation, police submitted charge sheet on October 21 before the Special POCSO Court in Brahmapur within the stipulated time,” Sonkar was quoted by TNIE as saying.
Subsequently, a second case was registered following another complaint on October 16. The complaint alleged that some family members had threatened and assaulted the sisters and attempted to confine them at home to pressure them into withdrawing the POCSO case.
Police registered one more case and based on the statements recorded during the investigation, notices were served on three persons, sources said.
