Rourkela: A 15-year-old girl was admitted to hospital after being allegedly raped by a 20-year-old man in Angul district, with police saying she remains traumatised and has shown symptoms of seizures following the assault. A POCSO case was registered on Thursday evening, while the accused is absconding and efforts are on to trace him.The alleged incident took place on Oct 18 when the girl was alone at home while her parents were away at work. Police said the accused allegedly entered the house around 2 pm, overpowered the girl and sexually assaulted her. He also allegedly threatened her with consequences if she disclosed the incident to anyone.After her parents returned home, the girl narrated the ordeal to them. The family reportedly approached the accused’s house and spoke to his relatives, but were turned away. On Thursday, the survivor and her parents reached the police station and lodged an FIR. Police registered a case under relevant sections of the POCSO Act and other provisions related to criminal intimidation, and launched an investigation.Officials said the girl has been under severe trauma since the incident. A medical examination could not be conducted on Friday as she reportedly developed seizure-like symptoms and her condition deteriorated. She was later referred to the hospital. Her statement before a magistrate is yet to be recorded. “Once the victim’s health condition improves, her medical examination and other legal procedures will be completed,” said Asutosh Samal, sub-inspector at Begedia police station.
