Shocking Incident at Balangir School: 5 classmate and a man allegedly raped a 9th class girl

Balangir, Odisha | 4 Feb 2026 In a disturbing turn of events, a 9th-grade girl attending evening tuition at a government school in Balangir was allegedly assaulted by five of her classmates along with a 22-year-old man. According to reports, the classroom was empty as the teacher had stepped out, giving the accused an opportunity to take the girl to a nearby location where the assault allegedly took place. Shockingly, the entire incident was recorded on video. The case came to public attention after the video surfaced on social media, prompting the victim’s family to approach the police. Authorities quickly detained the five minor students and arrested the adult man, who was reportedly known to the girl. Police officials said an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances and the role of each accused. Local residents expressed outrage over the incident, calling for stricter action against the perpetrators. Experts pointed out that the minors’ deliberate recording and sharing of the crime indicates a serious lapse in awareness and warrants stronger legal reforms to deal with juvenile offenders in grave crimes. Meanwhile, the victim is receiving support from local authorities, and the community has urged schools and tuition centers to improve safety measures. The police assured that all legal steps will be taken to ensure justice is served, emphasizing that no effort will be spared to protect children from such heinous acts. Shocking Incident at Balangir School: Classmates and Stranger Accused of Assault on Student In a disturbing turn of events, a 9th-grade girl attending evening tuition at a government school in Balangir was allegedly assaulted by five of her classmates along with a 22-year-old man. According to reports, the classroom was empty as the teacher had stepped out, giving the accused an opportunity to take the girl to a nearby location where the assault allegedly took place. Shockingly, the entire incident was recorded on video. The case came to public attention after the video surfaced on social media, prompting the victim’s family to approach the police. Authorities quickly detained the five minor students and arrested the adult man, who was reportedly known to the girl. Police officials said an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances and the role of each accused. Local residents expressed outrage over the incident, calling for stricter action against the perpetrators. Experts pointed out that the minors’ deliberate recording and sharing of the crime indicates a serious lapse in awareness and warrants stronger legal reforms to deal with juvenile offenders in grave crimes. Meanwhile, the victim is receiving support from local authorities, and the community has urged schools and tuition centers to improve safety measures. The police assured that all legal steps will be taken to ensure justice is served, emphasizing that no effort will be spared to protect children from such heinous acts.