New Delhi, May 1 (PTI) A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by the owner of a gym in south Delhi's Safdarjang Enclave area, police said today.

The 27-year-old accused was arrested yesterday.

According to police, he met the girl when she visited her uncle in Faridabad and the two became friends and exchanged phone numbers.

The girl told police that he allegedly raped her three days ago and threatened her of dire consequences if she revealed the incident to anyone.

The girl's parents had lodged a missing complaint at the Safdarjang Enclave police station.

Later, the police learnt that the girl, with the help of her uncle, has filed an FIR in Faridabad, alleging she was raped.

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