In a landmark move, the Berhampur ADJ-2 and Designated Children’s Court has ruled that three of the four juveniles accused in the Gopalpur gangrape case will be tried as adults, due to the heinous nature of the crime, drawing parallels to the 2012 Delhi Nirbhaya case.

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The incident, which occurred on June 14, 2025, sent shockwaves across Odisha. A young college student, who was accompanied by her male friend, was brutally gangraped by ten miscreants near Gopalpur beach. The physical assault had raised serious concerns about women's safety and law enforcement in the beach area.

Following swift action, Gopalpur police had arrested all 10 accused within two days. The Odisha government sub

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