An attempted sexual assault on a woman and her daughter was reported at the Baramunda Bus Stand in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, prompting concerns over public safety at one of the busiest transport hubs of Odisha.

According to reports, the incident occurred when the woman and her daughter were waiting for a bus at the stand.

The accused, identified as Pabitra Kahar from Beguniapada in Ganjam district, allegedly misbehaved with the duo when he found them alone at the location.

Police Conduct Raids

The Bharatpur police, who were alerted to the situation, reached the bus stand and conducted raids at various spots, reportedly.

The accused was apprehended while attempting to flee in a bus and was subsequently arrested. A case was registered at Bharatpur Police Station, and the individual was fo

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