One Sumanta Sahu (45) of Uliapada village of Birikote panchayat under Mohana block was arrested by the Adava police for keeping illicit relationship with a minor girl and making her pregnant.
Sumanta used to keep physical relationship with the 17 years old girl taking advantage of her vulnerability. The victim was was staying with her widowed mother. She was found conceived after a medical test recently.
After an FIR was lodged in this connection, police investigated the matter and arrested Sumant. That victim will be sent to CWC at Paralakhemundi on Sunday for her rehabilitation.