Rape accused jumps off terrace, critical

Rourkela: A rape accused sustained critical injuries after he jumped off the terrace of a building in a bid to escape after raping an 8-year old girl under Plant Site police limits in Rourkela Sunday evening.

The accused was identified as Md. Saddam Hussain, 27, a resident of old RDA building along Mahatab Road in Rourkela. He reportedly fractured his legs and sustained critical injuries on his waist. Locals and police overpowered and admitted him to the Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) for treatment.

Action will be taken against him after he recovers from his injuries, Zone-2 DSP Amarendra Sandha said.

Police registered a case and launched an investigation after the survivor’s family lodged a complaint at the police station Monday, the DSP said. Police said that the survivor was taking tuition from the sister of the accused. The incident occurred when the minor visited the accused’s house Sunday.

However, her tuition teacher was not present at home. Finding the girl alone, the accused allegedly raped her. When neighbours rushed to the spot after hearing the girl’s screams, the accused left the girl and jumped off the terrace in a bid to escape.

On being informed, police reached the spot and detained the accused.

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