Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Crime Branch has officially taken charge of the investigation into the recent gang-rape incident at Gopalpur Beach in Ganjam district, classifying it as a “Red Flag” case—a designation reserved for cases requiring urgent and focused attention due to their gravity and sensitivity.
Following instructions from the Director General of Police, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, the Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW) of the CID-Crime Branch has been entrusted with the probe. A special investigation team from the wing has already reached Gopalpur and initiated the inquiry.
The case will be supervised by Inspector General Shyni S, IPS, who heads the CAW & CW Wing. Officials have confirmed that the investigation will proceed under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), specifically Sections 71, 296, 351(3), and 310(2) BNS, dealing with crimes of sexual violence and related offences.
Authorities have assured that a swift and thorough investigation will be carried out to bring the perpetrators to justice. The case has sparked widespread concern, prompting the state police to move swiftly and decisively to ensure accountability and reinforce public trust in law enforcement.
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