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A distressing case surfaced on Wednesday from Sundargarh district, where a 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a youth under the guise of a love affair and promise of marriage. Police have detained the accused and initiated a detailed investigation.

According to official sources, shame and shock returned to Sundargarh district as a disturbing case of sexual exploitation has emerged from Hatibari police limits. The minor girl has accused a young man from the same locality of rape.

The youth first entered into a romantic relationship with the girl. Over time, he convinced her of his intention to marry her and established a phy...