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70-year-old woman sexually assaulted

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Press Trust of India Kendrapara (Odisha)
Last Updated : Mar 12 2014 | 7:07 PM IST
A 70-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in a remote village in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said today.
The accused, Geneswar Jena (29) has been arrested, police said.
The incident which occurred on March 10 in Haldiapatna village has triggered public outcry.
A police case was lodged yesterday and the accused was arrested today, they said, adding that both the victim and the accused were medically examined.
The accused was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation), said Sub Divisional Police Officer, Nrusingha Charan Swain.

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First Published: Mar 12 2014 | 7:07 PM IST

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