Berhampur, May 8 -- A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by eight of her friends in Odisha's Berhampur. The incident took place three days ago and came to light after the victim lodged a complaint in this regard at the Baidyanathpur Police Station here.

As per reports, the girl, a +2 student, had gone to the house of one of her friends, where they spiked cold drinks and gave it to her. Later, they raped her at the house.

On the basis of the complaint, police registered a case and detained the accused for questioning.

Further probe by the police was underway.

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