Bhubaneswar: An Odia girl adopted by an American couple has alleged severe abuse and mistreatment in the United States and has appealed to the Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for her immediate return.

The girl, identified as Puja alias Sejal, claimed in a video that she has been subjected to physical and mental torture by her foster mother.

In the tearful video, Puja said, “I humbly request the Chief Minister of Odisha to bring me back home. I am tortured a lot here. I want to return to Odisha, and I sincerely request Shri Mohan Babu to help me.”

Puja alleged that she is forced to do excessive household chores and lives under constant fear and harassment. She added that her visa expired in 2023, leaving her stranded and helpless in the United States.

The girl further claimed

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