Odisha

Sarpanch arrested on charges of raping minor

By
OB Bureau

Bhawanipatna: Police on Wednesday arrested a sarpanch on charges of raping a minor girl at Badachhatranga village in Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district.

According to the complaint lodged by the Dalit minor girl, the accused developed a physical relationship with the victim by promising to marry her. He later refused to acknowledge their relationship.

OB Bureau

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