A tragic incident involving the rape and murder of a 10-year-old tribal girl in Balasore, Odisha, has led BJD leaders to criticize the BJP government for a perceived deterioration in law and order. BJP MLA Santosh Kathua stated that police are actively working to apprehend the culprits. Calls for improved measures against rising crimes, especially against women, have intensified in light of this and other recent incidents in the state.
