Dhenkanal: Police Tuesday detained two persons for allegedly harassing a young tourist couple on their way to the hill shrine of Kapilash in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district, an official said.
Police registered a case and nabbed the two accused, taking cognisance of a video shared widely on social media. Sources said the incident took place on an isolated stretch of a road leading to the famous Shiva temple atop the lush green Kapilash hills.
The video purportedly showed some people intercepting the bike-borne couple and assaulting the man, with the woman shouting for help. PTI could not independently verify the video.
“In connection with the video circulated on social media, an FIR has been registered at Gondia Police Station. As investigation is underway,” Dhenkanal Superintendent of Police Abhinav Sonkar told PTI.
He said that two persons have been detained based on the preliminary investigation. The officer said further action will be taken after obtaining prima facie evidence against them.
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