Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday condemned the gangrape of an Odia medical student at Durgapur in West Bengal, and demanded swift action by the authorities in the neighbouring state.

“The unfortunate incident of gangrape of an Odia student in Durgapur, West Bengal is highly condemnable and painful. I am deeply shocked to hear this news. In this sensitive incident, I strongly demand that the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee to take exemplary action against the accused as per the law,” Majhi said in a post on X. ADVERTISEMENT

Majhi also wished the survivor a speedy recovery and directed senior officers to contact the West Bengal government and take necessary steps. The family will be provided with all possible assistance from the Odisha govern

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