In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through Rayagada, a married woman was allegedly raped by a youth who lured her and her husband under the pretext of providing shelter for the night.

The couple, hailing from Bandhugaon block in Koraput district, had been working as labourers in Tamil Nadu and were returning home via train when they arrived in Rayagada.

According to reports, the incident occurred late last night around 8 PM. The couple was waiting at the Rayagada bus stand to catch a ride back to their village when an unknown youth approached them. He informed them that no vehicles were available for Bandhugaon at that hour and warned that staying at the bus stand could lead to their belongings being stolen. Claiming to belong to the same community, he convinced them to st

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