Bhubaneswar: Youth leader of a political party was arrested by the police on charges of sexually assaulting a young woman at an OYO hotel in Bomikhal area of Bhubaneswar after luring her with various promises.
The accused has been identified as Sashikanta Lenka alias Alok, a resident of the Tihudi area in Niali block of Kataka district, where he currently serves as a Samiti Member.
According to police sources, Sashikanta allegedly brought the woman to Bhubaneswar by offering lucrative promises. He then lodged her at an OYO hotel in Bomikhal and forcibly raped her.
Following the incident, the woman lodged a complaint at Laxmisagar Police Station. Police registered a case and initiated a detailed investigation. Medical examination of the survivor was also conducted.
After preliminary investigation and medical reports corroborated the allegation, the police arrested Sashikanta on Saturday. Further investigation is underway.
