Odisha is reeling from a surge in reported rape cases, with five incidents reported in the past ten days. These include a gang-rape in Mayurbhanj district, a gang-rape at Gopalpur beach, the suspicious death of a 17-year-old girl in Keonjhar district, a gang-rape of a 31-year-old woman in Mayurbhanj, and the alleged rape of a 17-year-old by a clinic owner in Berhampur, Ganjan district. The incidents have led to public outrage and calls for increased safety measures. The rapid succession of these cases has raised serious concerns about the security of women in the state. Political leaders are demanding accountability and swift action from the government and law enforcement agencies.
