26-Year-Old Woman Alleges Rape at Home, Masked Man Threatened Her With Gun In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A 26-year-old woman has alleged that she was raped inside her rented home in Bhubaneswar after a masked man allegedly entered the house late Wednesday night and threatened her with a gun.

Based on her complaint, Bhubaneswar police registered a case and launched an investigation. Police sources said a suspect has been detained for questioning.

Bhubaneswar DCP Saravana Vivek M said police have obtained vital clues in the case. “We have got vital clues. The case will be solved soon. The case is under investigation,” he told NDTV.

The woman reportedly lives with her elderly sister, who was away from home when the alleged incident took place. Police are examining how the alleged intruder entered the residence and whether there were signs of forced entry.

Investigators are also probing whether the alleged accused was known to the woman. CCTV footage and other available evidence are being examined to establish the sequence of events and identify the person allegedly involved.

The identity of the detained suspect has not been publicly disclosed. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

The allegations are yet to be established, and no conclusion about the guilt of any individual can be drawn until the investigation and due legal process are complete.