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Odisha NSUI chief arrested after 19-year-old alleges rape

IndiaTimes Monday, 21 July 2025
In a significant setback for Congress, Udit Narayan Pradhan, the Odisha NSUI president, was arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old student in Bhubaneswar. The survivor filed a police complaint alleging that Pradhan drugged and sexually assaulted her in a hotel in March, prompting his immediate suspension by NSUI. The arrest follows increased scrutiny of crimes against women in Odisha.
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