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Girl allegedly gang-raped by six men in Odisha's Ganjam district

The incident took place in the evening in a cashew forest at Gangapur, while the girl was going to Budhakendu Temple for prayers after her engagement with her fiancée.

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BHANJANAGAR:  A girl was allegedly gang-raped by six youths in Bhanjanagar in Ganjam district of Odisha on Monday.

The incident took place in the evening in a cashew forest at Gangapur, while the girl was going to Budhakendu Temple for prayers after her engagement with her fiancée.

Bhanjanagar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Utkal Das confirmed the detention of all the six accused.

Further investigation is on.

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