March 5th 2025.
A shocking incident occurred in Kendrapara on Monday, capturing the attention of the public when a video of a middle-aged woman being dragged and stripped on a village road in broad daylight went viral on social media. The authorities were quick to take action and arrested two suspects, ward member Ranjan Swain and Narahari Swain, on Tuesday. According to IIC Bimal Mallick of Kendrapara Sadar police station, the incident was a result of long-standing enmity and disputes between the families involved.
The victim, who hails from Samalpur of Kapaleswar Gram Panchayat, was subjected to a horrific attack by her fellow villagers, including the ward member, Ranjan Swain. She was dragged, stripped, molested, and even assaulted on the village road, with the accused even attempting to strangle her. It was a traumatic experience for the victim, who had gone through a dispute settlement meeting that day with her family and the accused.
As per the police, the dispute was between ward member Ranjan Swain and Bijay Das, and the meeting was supposed to end peacefully. However, things took an ugly turn, and the tension between the two families escalated. The accused, Ranjan Swain and Narahari Swain, allegedly dragged the victim, Pravati Das, out of her house and attacked her on the village road. It was a heinous act that left the victim's daughter, Laxmipriya, in shock and pain.
Laxmipriya immediately took action and filed a complaint against 10 villagers, including the ward member and Narahari, for their involvement in the crime. The victim's family was not the only one to take a stand, as the accused also filed a counter complaint against Pravati Das, accusing her of attacking them. The police registered two cases and arrested both Ranjan and Narahari, who were produced in a SDJM court for remand.
IIC Bimal Mallick assured that the police are conducting an investigation to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in this heinous crime. The authorities are determined to bring justice to the victim and ensure the safety of the community. Incidents like these are a reminder of the need for peace and harmony in society, and it is the responsibility of every citizen to uphold these values.
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