An Odia girl adopted by an American couple has made a desperate appeal for help, alleging severe abuse and ill-treatment in the United States and pleading to be brought back to Odisha.

The girl, identified as Puja alias Sejal, was adopted by an American couple in 2018. In a heart-wrenching video shared on social media, she tearfully claimed that she has been subjected to physical and mental torture by her foster mother. Puja alleged that she is being forced to do excessive household chores and live under constant fear and harassment.

Adding to her distress, she said that her visa expired in 2023, leaving her stranded and helpless.

“I humbly request the Odisha Chief Minister to bring me back home. I am tortured a lot here. I want to return to Odisha and find my real parents,” Puja said i

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