Odisha horror: 12-year-old madrasa boy raped, strangled, body dumped in tank; 5 teens detained

A 12-year-old madrasa student in Nayagarh, Odisha, was sexually assaulted and killed by five classmates aged 13–15. His body was found in a septic tank after CCTV footage and confessions revealed months of abuse and coercion. Police have detained the juveniles and are investigating the madrasa, assuring the victim’s family of legal support and steps to safeguard other students.

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