Raped by boyfriend, stranger on same day: Shocking details in Odisha woman's death

A 23-year-old woman in Odisha faced a horrific fate on February 22, being raped twice in one day before being murdered by being pushed off a 4-storey building.

Updated on: Feb 28, 2026, 11:39:39 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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A 23-year-old woman in Odisha was raped twice in a single day, first by her boyfriend and later by a stranger who pretended to help her, before being to pushed to her death from a four-storey building, police said.

The incident has ignited discussions about women's safety in Odisha and triggered sharp political reactions from former CM Naveen Patnaik. (PTI/Representational Image)

The horrifying chain of events reportedly unfolded on February 22 in Jagatsinghpur district. Police have arrested both men and booked them for kidnapping, rape and murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), reported news agency PTI.

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How the crime unfolded

According to police, the woman had left home to meet her boyfriend, who had asked her to come to a temple, promising marriage. Instead, he allegedly took her to a deserted area, raped her, and then left her alone at the Rahama bus stand.

Stranded and distressed, the woman waited at the bus stand, hoping for help. That is when another man, a motorcycle rider from Jharkhand heading towards Paradip, approached her. Police said he offered assistance but later took her to the rooftop of his rented house in Paradip town.

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There, he allegedly raped her, the report stated. Police said the man then pushed her off the building, killing her. Her body was discovered the next morning.

The victim’s brother had first reported her missing on the evening of February 22 after she failed to return home. When her body was found on February 23, police registered an unnatural death case. A detailed complaint alleging rape and murder was later filed on February 25, leading to the arrests, the report noted.

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Sharp political reactions

The incident has triggered strong political reactions. BJD president and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik said the case showed how unsafe women have become in the state.

In a post on X, Patnaik said there was a wide gap between official claims on women’s safety and the reality on the ground. “How many more innocent lives will be lost? No one, including minors, is safe from the disabled. Is the rule of law in the state? The news of misdeeds coming from Kanihan in Angul, Kuchinda in Sambalpur and Paradip areas is disturbing," he wrote.

He alleged that the failure to take strict action against offenders was encouraging such crimes. He urged the Odisha government to take proactive steps, spread awareness on women’s safety, and ensure the rule of law is firmly enforced.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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