Three held for gangraping woman in Odisha’s Dhenkanal

Dhenkanal: The police on Wednesday night arrested three persons for allegedly gangraping a woman in Landipoliya village under Motanga police limits in Dhenkanal district.

Based on a complaint filed by the woman, police nabbed Asish Kumar Sahoo, Subash Nayak and Chatoor Sahoo of the village following raids. As per the complainant, the trio on Tuesday and Wednesday intervening night forcibly entered the woman’s house and gangraped her when her family members were away. Following the incident, the accused fled the spot.

Police sources said the victim and arrested persons were sent for medical examinations following which the accused were forwarded to court. Investigation is on and police are questioning the accused to elicit further details.