BERHAMPUR: The victim of the Gopalpur gangrape has reportedly identified six adult accused during the test identification (TI) parade held on Friday evening by the Crime Against Women and Children’s Wing (CAW&CW) of the Odisha Crime Branch.
The TI parade took place at Circle Jail under the supervision of a magistrate and in the presence of the survivor’s male friend, who is now a witness.
Following this, the Crime Branch is expected to arrange a TI parade for the juveniles currently lodged at the correctional home in Berhampur.
The gangrape of the 20-year-old student occurred on the night of June 15, when she and her friend were at an isolated spot on Gopalpur beach.
Over the past four days, the Crime Branch team has been gathering evidence and recording statements from witnesses, including locals and eatery owners near the beach. The investigation team also seized seven mobile phones and other materials from the accused.
Additionally, the team has collected documents related to the case, including the first information report (FIR), and registered a new case.