Odisha tribal girl trafficked to UP, raped repeatedly for years; FIR registered: Police
A 17-year-old tribal girl from Odisha was trafficked to Uttar Pradesh under the pretense of a job and subjected to sexual abuse for two years. She escaped with the help of a local lawyer and returned home, leading to an FIR being filed. Police are now investigating the case and searching for the prime suspect, who is currently absconding.
- ▪The girl was trafficked in 2024 after being promised employment in Bhubaneswar.
- ▪She was sold twice and faced repeated sexual and physical abuse over two years.
- ▪The survivor managed to escape with the help of a local advocate and returned to Odisha.
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Odisha tribal girl trafficked to UP, raped repeatedly for years; FIR registered: PolicePolice said they have launched an investigation after the survivor lodged a complaint on May 23 at Kamakshyanagar police station.Updated on: May 29, 2026 7:41 AM ISTBy Debabrata MohantyShare viaCopy link A 17-year-old tribal girl from Odisha’s Dhenkanal district, who was allegedly trafficked to Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district under the pretext of a job, sold twice and subjected to repeated sexual and physical abuse for two years, escaped last week with the help of a local lawyer and returned home, police said.Police are on the lookout for the prime accused, who is absconding.
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