Man accused of raping a tribal Odisha woman engaged as domestic help surrenders before police

A 75-year-old man accused of raping a tribal woman from Odisha who worked as a domestic help in his house surrendered to the police after being on the run. The accused, a former managing director of public sector undertakings, complained of discomfort and is currently hospitalized. The survivor was rescued by the police with the help of a non-profit organization after the incident. The accused had spiked her drink and took advantage of her intoxicated state. The case was registered under assault and rape charges based on the survivor’s medical examination. The accused surrendered after his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed.