India News | 14-year-old Girl Raped in UP's Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr (UP) May 1 (PTI) A case has been registered against a 50-year-old man has been for allegedly raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, officials said on Thursday.

Circle Officer (CO) Ramkaran said the incident reportedly occurred approximately seven months ago.

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"The girl's father filed a complaint at the Anupshahr police station, on Thursday, stating that Rishipal, also from the same village, had raped his daughter," he said.

The parents came forward after discovering that their daughter was about seven months pregnant.

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"Following their complaint, a case was registered under relevant sections of BNS and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The victim has been sent to the hospital for a medical examination," said the SHO.

A police team has been formed to arrest the accused, Rishipal.

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