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A woman from Bhubaneswar claims she was raped at home by a man in a mask.

News Mania Desk/ Piyal Chatterjee/ 1st October 2026

After an unidentified masked guy allegedly broke into her Bhubaneswar home late on Wednesday nite and threatened her with a gun, a 26-year-old lady has claimed that she was raped inside. Police are investigating the incident in order to pinpoint the precise order of events, identify the suspected attacker, and ascertain whether the accused knew the woman before.

The woman’s rented apartment was allegedly broken into on Wednesday nite, according to the lawsuit filed. She reported to the police that the man had threatened her with a revolver while donning a mask before allegedly sexually abusing her. Bhubaneswar police filed a case and started looking into the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident after receiving the complaint.

A suspect has been taken into custody to be questioned in relation to the crime, according to police sources. In order to ascertain what transpired inside the residence and identify the person who is allegedly involved, investigators are reviewing the survivor’s account and other available information. Investigators have received significant leads, according to Bhubaneswar DCP Saravana Vivek M, and they are confident that the case will be resolved quickly.

“We have got vital clues. The case will be solved soon. The case is under investigation,” DCP Saravana Vivek M told. The investigation has revealed that the woman resides in a residential area of Bhubaneswar with her elderly sister. According to reports, the woman was alone at the house when the alleged incident occurred because her sister was not present.

The home’s owner, who is alleged to reside on the first floor, claimed he was not aware of the incident at the time. The circumstances under which the accused intruder entered the house and if there were any indications of forced entry are currently being investigated by investigators. Determining if the alleged attacker was a stranger to the victim or if they had ever met before is a crucial part of the investigation.

In order to determine the movements of those within and around the property at the time of the occurrence, investigators are also required to review any available surveillance film and other evidence. At this point, the alleged accused’s identity has not been formally revealed to the public. Police are anticipated to evaluate all relevant evidence related to the residence and the alleged crime as part of the investigation.

The investigation will look for independent evidence to support the woman’s account and track the alleged intruder’s travels. Details that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation have not yet been made public by the police.

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