Youth Arrested After Minor Girl Consumes Phenyl Inside Gopalpur Police Station

Gopalpur: A youth was arrested in Ganjam district on Monday after his minor female friend allegedly consumed phenyl inside the Gopalpur police station.

The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the victim’s mother, accusing the youth of kidnapping and sexually assaulting the girl. He was later produced before a local court. Police have also initiated an inquiry into the circumstances that led the girl to take the extreme step inside the station premises.

According to reports, the girl and her male friend had visited Gopalpur sea beach around 11 am and later approached a local resident seeking a room on rent for two hours. When denied, they went to the police station to lodge a complaint.

Since the girl was a minor, police immediately informed her family. Her father reached the station soon after, and on seeing him, the girl reportedly became distressed and consumed phenyl out of fear.

She was rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital, where doctors said her condition was critical initially but has since stabilised. A two-member medical team is keeping her under close observation.