Mayurbhanj, June 28 -- In two separate and disturbing incidents reported in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, police have taken quick action. One involves the rape and murder of a married woman, while the other concerns the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl.

The first case involves the alleged rape and murder of a married woman from Tarakoti village. On Saturday night, around 10 PM, her husband, Dubraj Singh, reached the Betnoti police station and filed a written complaint regarding his wife's death. According to the complaint, the woman had travelled to Baripada town with her acquaintance, Jitendra Mohanta, to purchase clothes and other items.

Police immediately registered the case under relevant provisions of law, including Section 10...