A wave of sexual assaults has prompted urgent concern in Odisha, where five rape cases have been reported within the span of just ten days. Incidents include a gang-rape in Mayurbhanj district, the gang-rape of a woman at a beach in Ganjam district, the death of a 17-year-old girl in Keonjhar district with suspected sexual assault, a gang-rape of a woman in Mayurbhanj, and the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in Berhampur. The police are actively investigating the cases, but the rapid succession of incidents has raised questions about the safety of women. Political figures are speaking out, demanding government action and increased measures to protect women. The incidents underscore the need for improved law enforcement, preventative measures, and community awareness to address the issue of sexual violence.
