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Crime
Tribal Minor Raped at Odisha Government Shelter Home, Watchman and 13-Year-Old Arrested
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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A tribal girl under 18 was sexually assaulted at a government-run shelter home in Odisha. Police have detained the facility’s watchman and a 13‑year‑old boy in connection with the crime.
The police have confirmed that a minor tribal girl was raped inside a government‑run shelter home in Odisha. The victim, who is under the age of 18, was staying at the facility as part of a welfare programme for tribal children.
Investigators quickly secured the premises and arrested two suspects: the watchman employed at the shelter and a 13‑year‑old boy who was also residing there. Both have been placed in police custody for further questioning.
State officials said the case is being treated as a serious criminal offence and that a detailed inquiry will be conducted to determine how the crime occurred and to prevent any recurrence. The shelter home has been temporarily closed pending the outcome of the investigation.
Investigators quickly secured the premises and arrested two suspects: the watchman employed at the shelter and a 13‑year‑old boy who was also residing there. Both have been placed in police custody for further questioning.
State officials said the case is being treated as a serious criminal offence and that a detailed inquiry will be conducted to determine how the crime occurred and to prevent any recurrence. The shelter home has been temporarily closed pending the outcome of the investigation.