Bhubaneswar, Oct 31: A local political representative was arrested on Saturday for allegedly raping a young woman at an OYO hotel in the Bomikhal area of Bhubaneswar, police said.

The accused has been identified as Sashikanta Lenka alias Alok, a resident of Tihudi village under Niali block in Cuttack district. He is currently serving as a Samiti Member.

According to police sources, Lenka allegedly brought the woman to Bhubaneswar by making various promises. He subsequently took her to an OYO hotel in Bomikhal, where he allegedly sexually assaulted her against her will.

Following the incident, the survivor approached Laxmisagar Police Station and lodged a formal complaint. Acting on the complaint, police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the allegations.

As part of the investigation, the woman underwent a medical examination to assist the police in gathering evidence. Police also examined the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.

Following a preliminary investigation and examination of the medical findings, police arrested Lenka on Saturday.

The arrest comes as part of the ongoing investigation into the case. Police said further inquiry is underway to establish the sequence of events and gather additional evidence. The allegations against the accused are yet to be established through the legal process.

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