Malkangiri (Orissa): A minor Dalit dumb
girl was allegedly gangraped at a remote village in Orissa`s
Malkangiri district, police said Tuesday.
The 13-year-old girl of standard 6, was allegedly
raped by two boys, aged around 15 years, at MPV-65 village
under MV-79 area while she was returning home after serving
food to her father working in the fields.
The incident took place on May 1 as the girl was
overpowered by the duo and raped near a roadside bush, police
said adding the girl`s family had initially approached the
village committee for justice.
The girl`s father lodged a complaint with the police
yesterday as the village committee sat over the issue for a
long time, police said adding that the victim was sent for a
medical examination.
Efforts are on to nab the accused, who were at large,
they added.
PTI
