# Kataka gang rape investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kataka-gang-rape-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-17T03:38:25.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Police in Kataka, Odisha, have arrested a sixth suspect in connection with the gang rape of a 26-year-old mall employee. The assault occurred on August 12 along the Cuttack-Chandbali highway when suspects allegedly smashed a vehicle's windows and abducted the victim and a male companion.

The most recent arrest involves a 19-year-old from the Kendrapara district who had reportedly fled to Kolkata and Visakhapatnam to evade authorities. He was apprehended near OMP Square after returning to the area by train and has been produced in court following a medical examination.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Kataka police arrest sixth suspect in highway gang rape case

Odisha police have arrested the sixth suspect in the gang rape of a 26-year-old woman along the Cuttack-Chandbali highway.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kataka-police-arrest-sixth-suspect-in-highway-gang-rape-case

### 2026-07-18: Kataka, India police arrest suspect in minor boy assault after viral video

Police in Kataka, Odisha arrested a suspect after a viral video showed a 17‑year‑old boy stripped, beaten and paraded naked by a mob over theft accusations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kataka-india-police-arrest-suspect-in-minor-boy-assault-after-viral-video

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