Odisha CM asks woman IPS officer to meet rape survivor in Delhi, review probe

A 34-year-old woman from Odisha was allegedly raped in Sarai Kale Khan area of Delhi. She was found in a semi-conscious state on October 11. Majhi, upon his return to Bhubaneswar from his home district Keonjhar on Monday night, asked Odisha Police's Crime Against Women & Children Wing (CAW&CW) Inspector General S Shyni to meet the rape survivor at AIIMS Delhi, where she is being treated and enquire about her health condition, the statement said.

The CM also asked the IPS officer to hold deliberations with Delhi Police regarding the probe to ensure justice for the victim. The chief minister has also assured the Delhi Police that the Odisha government would provide all support and fully cooperate with them to ensure proper investigation into the matter, it said.

Earlier on Monday, Odisha DGP YB Khurania spoke to the Delhi CP and enquired about the progress of the case.Meanwhile, the relatives of the victim and a DSP of the state police have reached Delhi.

Delhi Police have started a probe into the matter after registering a case under Sections 70(1) (gang rape) and 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Opposition BJD had alleged that the state's BJP government was not extending any assistance to the rape survivor. The state government has said it has been following the case with all seriousness and sensitivity.