Bhubaneswar, April 16 -- The investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a college student from Cuttack took a significant turn following a clarification from the police. 

Authorities confirmed that the incident, originally reported as a gang rape, was an assault involving a man with whom the victim had a prior relationship. 

The Cantonment Police arrested three suspects on Wednesday, including the principal accused, following a coordinated operation.

According to ACP Sankar Chakraborty of Zone-2, the victim and the principal accused had established a romantic relationship after meeting through social media. In November 2025, the pair travelled to Puri, where the student was reportedly subjected to sexual misconduct and ...