A 19-year-old girl of Sambalpur district, who was allegedly raped and impregnated by a youth in Delhi last year, attempted to commit suicide a few days ago.
The victim, a resident of Kisinda in the district, was staying in Delhi and working as a domestic help at a person’s house in Noida. During the period, a youth established physical relation with her on the pretext of marrying her. Later, the girl was found pregnant and disengaged from work by her employer. She then returned to her village.
On January 13, she consumed poison in a bid to end her life fearing social stigma. She was rescued by her family members and admitted to the VIMSAR at Burla. During treatment on January 15, she gave birth to a premature baby boy, who died after the delivery.
No police complaint has been lodged by the girl’s parents in this regard.
